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Real ID: A Real Warning on the Danger of Government By James Bovard

July 1, 2009 - 6:26pm

The REAL ID Act may be on the verge of receiving its final coffin nails. Unfortunately, the Obama administration is pushing a replacement bill that poses many of the same threats as REAL ID. The history of REAL ID should inspire friends of freedom to once again vigorously oppose any and every federal grab for their personal information.

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Is the REAL ID Revival Bill, “PASS ID,” a National ID? Posted by Jim Harper

June 23, 2009 - 5:02pm

From CATO: http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/2009/06/17/is-the-real-id-revival-bill-pa...

With the move in the Senate to revive our moribund national ID law, the REAL ID Act, under the name “PASS ID,” it’s important to look at whether we’re still dealing with a national ID law. My assessment is that we are.

First, PASS ID is modeled directly on REAL ID. The structure and major provisions of the two bills are the same. Just like REAL ID, PASS ID sets national standards for identity cards and drivers’ licenses, withholding federal recognition if they are not met.

The Battle in the States: Freedom vs protection

April 28, 2009 - 3:16pm

By Tom DeWeese and Mark Lerner

Across the nation, state legislatures are struggling to take back their Constitutional rights as they also seek ways to protect us from outside threats. This has led to some near schizophrenic legislative sessions with laws swinging widely from left to right.

Napolitano debates Real ID

February 24, 2009 - 2:33pm

Napolitano debates Real ID
Will examine alternatives to driver's licenses

The Washington Times
Audrey Hudson
Friday, February 20, 2009

As governor of Arizona, Janet Napolitano was no fan of the Real ID program that sets federal standards for state-issued driver's licenses which will be required in the future to board airplanes.

Virginia’s General Assembly rejects REAL ID provisions

February 12, 2009 - 3:02pm

The Virginia House and Senate have overwhelmingly passed legislation rejecting elements of the federal government’s Real ID law, which requires states to issue federally mandated drivers’ licenses or similar forms of identification that would become part of a national database.