States are Revolting Against National Driver's License

       It started in Maine last month and it is now going around to other states which are coming out against a national license because of privacy issues.

   The Real ID Act of 2005 was objected to in Maine by resolution which was passed by the Legislature on 26 of January.

    So what is the big deal about this ID?

   In 2008, if you live or work in the United States, you'll need a federally approved ID card to travel on an airplane, open a bank account, collect Social Security payments, or take advantage of nearly any government service. Practically speaking, your driver's license likely will have to be reissued to meet federal standards.  CNet 2005

Only ID cards approved by Homeland Security can be accepted "for any official purpose" by the feds.

   A.P.   Within a week of Maine's action, lawmakers in Georgia, Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, Vermont and Washington state also balked at Real ID.

About a dozen states have active legislation against Real ID, including Arizona, Georgia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming.

   Most states are looking at the cost of going the federal way, which is estimated to be around $11 billion. Some states are concerned about the privacy issues, which is a valid concern to have given this administrations track record.

  

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