The reality behind the Real ID Act
Posted August 21st, 2007 by Anonymous
by CNN
Original Article from CNN
(CNN) -- The Department of Homeland Security insists the Real ID Act is an essential tool to fight the war on terror, but critics say it's an overly intrusive measure that raises privacy concerns.
The actaims to weave driver's licenses and state ID cards into a sort of national identification system. States must begin issuing new federal licenses by May 11, 2008, unless they receive an extension. The cards would be mandatory for all "federal purposes." People in states that don't comply with the new rules will have to use passports for federal purposes.
The following provides requirements of the act, signed in 2005:
Who must get one?
Anyone with a driver's license or state ID who is an American citizen or legal alien, or who has permanent resident status, a nonimmigrant visa, protected status, asylum or pending application for asylum.
What must federal driver's licenses contain?
Name, address, date of birth, gender, driver's license or state ID number, photo, signature and security features to prevent tampering and counterfeiting. The data must be stored on a bar code.
When do they go into effect?
May 11, 2008, but states can request an extension to January 1, 2010.
Where will the information be kept?
States are charged with storing your personal information and digital photo for seven to 10 years. The states also are charged with protecting the information and running security clearances.
Why do I have to get one?
The Real ID Act of 2005 passed as part of an emergency military spending and tsunami relief bill. The act is aimed at "improved security for driver's licenses and personal identification cards."
How do I get one?
Complying states' department of motor vehicle offices will require you to show up before May 10, 2013, and provide a photo ID, birth certificate, proof of Social Security account and proof of residence.
What if I live in a noncompliant state?
No federal agency will accept your state-issued driver's license as a valid form of ID. You will need to use a passport at federal buildings and parks, and for domestic air travel.
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"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a
little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
- Benjamin Franklin, 1759
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If a state doesn't comply, licenses must clearly state that they cannot be accepted for federal identification purposes, under the federal law.
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I am glad that the reality of the ID is finally going to be recognized in the constitution, since the liberals have taken the crrator, which gounded our country , out of the schools
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If a person presents evidence under any of clauses (v) through (ix) of subparagraph (B), the State may only issue a temporary driver's license or temporary identification card to the person.
I think, there is something
I think, there is something sneaky behind this.
This is just too scary to
This is just too scary to think this could happen here.
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No federal agency will accept your state-issued driver's license as a valid form of ID. You will need to use a passport at federal buildings and parks, and for domestic air travel.
thanks
thanks for that meaningful post there
thanks
thanks for sharing and caring
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this is by far the most interesting post i've stumbled so far..thanks for the contribution to the society and for the knowledge..
thanks
thanks for the great post and very helpful comments here...
are you serious!!
to anybody who reads the bible, can you say MARK OF THE BEAST, soon without these it will be virtually impossible to buy or sale. the government is using 9/11 as a cover up to turn America into a police state gradually, i mean c;mon , the PATRIOT ACT. now this, they are playing on our fears
And what will you get in
And what will you get in return? Not improved national security, because IDs do nothing to stop those who haven't already been identified as threats, and wrongdoers will still be able to create fake documents. In fact, the IDs and database will simply create an irresistible target for identity thieves.
residence
A piece of identification (ID) is a document designed to verify aspects of a person's identity. It is also called an identity document or, if in the form of a small standard-sized card, an identity card (IC).
In the USA, persons with a
In the USA, persons with a state license in Professional Engineering in Electrical Engineering are expected to be competent in this regard, the foregoing notwithstanding, but most electrical engineers have no need of the license for their work.
Real ID date
Uh, yeah, it's not active until 2011 now, fyi.
Good work?
Also, just a delay?
We shall see.
I'm worried since there are
I'm worried since there are not many recent postings on this page the one's
who maintain the site....are not around....
Probably intentional...
by the government
Security
Well after what the government has done so far i am not surprised .....but they wanna invade even more privacy?
Security and rights
my instincts have been right since i was in high school. my gut told me that us and russia would switch and i have been right. we are half way there to where we are almost socialism and russia being capatlism. does anyone here in america realize that if this law passes that we as american citizens will loose our rights. the government already has control and tells us what can/can not do. for instance, does anyone know that farmers/ranchers are told that they have to keep so many acres where they are not to grow anything or graze any animals on these acres they have us set aside. if our government thinks this will control illegals coming into this country they are wrong. i was at the time for the Nafta Treaty when they passes it but i now am beginning to realize that it may not have been a good idea to pass.
i as a citizen of the US will decline this and hope that it will not pass. we do not get enough rights as it is. heck does one realize that Illegals get more state benefits than any citizen who really needs them. think about it. do you have relatives who need assistance but cant because they have too much money or do not meet certain criterias. i do know a few poeple and in order for them to get assistance they would have to become homeless just to get the help they need.
we may have the best government in the world but we have the most crooked government as well who cator to the rich and srew the rest of the country.
Sincerely
Concerned for my civil rights
Real ID in 9 mounths
It's Scary this is comming so soon.
How do we stop what the
How do we stop what the government wants to do?
I don't want this. I'm not participating in this. If the government gives me a card, I rip it up. This is not integral in the war on terror. Securing the Mexican border is.
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