Real ID - Good Idea or Sad Idea?
Real ID Act of 2005 is planned to attack terrorism, identity theft, but it is really eliminatingyour privacy. Take charge immediately and save yourself from government control.
The Real ID Act of 2005 is proposed to battle terrorism,
identity theft, and other problems by increasing the security of government-issued identification credentials. The act calls on states to implement a set of bare minimum national standards in many areas:. Information and security safeguards that will be included in each license. Proof of who you are, DOB, social security number, lawful status, and primary living address. Verification of the source ID provided by all people applying.
The directive requires everyone wishing to come into a Federal structure, fly on an jet or open a credit account to use the government recognized Real ID or a passport. It would also put every ID holder in a centralized database. Looks good, but the reality is that the Real ID pierces a hole on our privacy and invites thieves to steal personal info without making the US protected from terrorism or deterring illegal immigration.
Sadly, Real ID is a tragedy waiting to materialize. The age of Big Brother has begun. The previous estimated expenditure was $15 billion, it's been "condensed" to roughly four billion (a lot of money, isn't it?) by giving state governments greater flexibility in issuing licenses to older citizens.
Real ID is a horrible idea, it means time-consuming lines and more money from all Americans. It means the entire bureaucratic hassle of establishing your ID - to the satisfaction of the federal government - is passed to your local Department of Motor Vehicles. The government will sanction whether you can travel, have a credit account, get a job, or have access to "Federal courts and facilities." What were once inalienable rights are now privileges requiring government permission. Without Real ID you will not be able to:. Drive your automobile. Board a aircraft, train, or bus. Enter any federal facility.
Utah joins the party --- The Utah House voted in early February 2010 for the state to opt out of the nationwide REAL ID Act in a stunning upset to argue with what many legislators regard as an imperious national government. Utah legislators said that the Big Brother must stand back. Sandstrom highlighted that his proposed law is supported by a varied range of interests, from the American Civil Liberties Union to the Utah Eagle Forum. House members also liked it, saying AYE to it on a 68-3 vote and shooting it to the Senate. Surprisingly,so far, 15 states have opted out of the act, whilst 13 others are considering it, Sandstrom said. As one authority recently joked, the Real ID Act is one small step at a time for man, one gigantic wait at Department of Motor Vehicles. In a shocking alignment of interests from the left and right, the transgendered community is as nervous about the act's implications as the conservatives are. Seemingly, privacy reigns free in the country! In yet another strange twist, Pennsylvania is refusing to apply Real ID until the Feds cough up more money!
So where do you go from this point, and what can we all do? It's too last-ditch to foil Real ID, now you must defend yourself. The Official ID site tells you options, at www.officialid.info. If you don't believe it: Just test this out, a database of millions of cellphones is now online, exposing YOU and millions of others: www.PhoneNumbers4.me. Take action at this moment. The security you save may be your own!
