The Real ID Act of 2005 is proposed to fight terrorism, identity theft, and other problems by increasing the defenses of government-issued ID credentials. The law calls on states to put into action a set of minimum national standards in quite a few areas:. Information and security safeguards that must be used in each license. Proof of identity, date of birth, social security number, citizenship status, and primary living address. Verification of the source papers provided by each of us.
The directive requires somebody trying to come into a Federal structure, fly on an jet or open a savings account to have the federally recognized Real ID or a passport. It would also put every identity holder in a central database. In theory good, but the reality is that the Real ID infringes on our privacy and invites hackers to steal personal info without making the US safer from terrorism or deterring illegal immigration.
Unfortunately, Real ID is a failure waiting to transpire. Big Brother is upon us. The original estimated expense was fifteen billion dollars, it's been "abridged" to roughly $3.9 billion (a lot of money, isn't it?) by giving your state greater flexibility in issuing driver's licenses to older citizens.
In 2005, the REAL ID act was approved, demanding to make the country more safe and sound in the wake of 9/11.
Another western state joins the tea party --- The Utah House voted in early February 2010 for the state to opt out of the nationalized REAL ID Act in a shocking turn to dissent what many legislators regard as an pompous national government. "It's time we say, 'Federal government, stay away from this, let us handle it ourselves,'" said Rep. Stephen Sandstrom, R-Orem, the bill's sponsor. Sandstrom proudly pointed out his bill is supported by a wide range of interest groups, from the ACLU to the Utah Eagle Forum. House members also liked it, voting for it on a 68-3 vote and shooting it to the Senate. Surprisingly,so far, 15 states have opted out of the act, whereas 13 others are taking into consideration it, Sandstrom said. As one analyst recently quipped, the Real ID Act is one small step at a time for man, one gigantic wait at Department of Motor Vehicles. In a stunning alignment of interests from the liberals and conservatives, the transgendered community is as uneasy about the act's implications as the conservatives are. Obviously, privacy reigns free in the US of A! In yet another protest, Pennsylvania is refusing to put into action Real ID until the Big Brother's league will cough up more money!
So where do you go from here, and ws there any recourse? It's too last-ditch to nip in the bud Real ID, now you must guard yourself. The Official ID site shows you additional ideas, at www.officialid.info. If you don't believe it: Just test this out, a catalog of millions of cell phones is now online, exposing YOU and millions of others: www.PhoneNumbers4.me. Take action at once. The privacy you save may be your own!
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