Thursday, May 10, 2007

Are U K idding me

I just can't believe no one in this country remembers Social Security Numbers We already have a federal ID
number. The IRS already has more information on file about you than you know. No one is really trying to take anything away from you,just make identification as simple as a scan. No pain no comprise ,just identification.


"Increasing Democracy

by J. Mijin Cha

States Revolt Against National ID

Montana and Washington state are leading the revolt against the 2005 Federal Real ID Act. Under the Act, states have until May 2008 to issue new driver's licenses adhering to uniform safety features set by the feds, and requires states to verify the identity of all driver's license applicants. States that do not adhere to the Federal standards will not be able to use their licenses to board planes or enter federal buildings. As Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer so aptly put it, 'no, nope, no way, hell no.'

Anti-Real ID measures have passed at least one chamber in 14 states and introduced in 11 others. Oklahoma is the next state on the verge of opposing the implementation of Real ID.

States have opposed the measure because of the high cost of implementing the Act and the federal intrusion into what has traditionally been a state responsibility. The Act would require driver's license bureaus to feed information into databases to verify applicants identity, leading to concerns about invasion of privacy and identity theft. Not to mention everyone with a driver's license or state ID will have to renew it in person, adding to already lengthy DMV lines. And while the cost to the states of "

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