A National ID Card

Even though the American people have said, loudly and clearly, on numerous occasions, that they do not want a national ID card, the Department of Homeland Security is moving ahead to create exactly that.

The Real ID Act, which passed in 2005, creates a de facto national ID card. This law forces federal standards and verification procedures to be inserted into state driver's licenses and ID cards. It is "voluntary" for now, but DHS has issued rules which will, in fact, make it mandatory.

This act "turns state DMV workers into federal immigration officials, as they must verify the citizenship status of all those who want a REAL ID - approved state driver's license of identification cards."

Did you know about this? Many people do not, for the act came about in a underhanded manner. It was appended to a bill that offered tsunami relief and military appropriations and passed with almost no debate and no hearings.

By and large the states are opposed. It would be very costly for the states -- estimates run as high as $11 billion over five years. You and I will end up paying for it.

But the cost is the least of our worries. This is just another STEP TOWARD A POLICE STATE. For example, if you refuse to obtain a REAL ID, you may be barred from flying on an airplane, or entering a federal building!

We're becoming a fascist state, a dictatorship! Once again, the Bushites have used 9/11 to justify their power grab. As the Electronic Privacy Information Center says, the REAL ID is a "real danger to security and civil rights."

You can get more complete information at EPIC's website here.