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PismoPam
03-15-2008, 02:22 PM
If you live in CA, please contact your state representatives and tell them you are opposed to the REAL ID act, and urge them to vote for AJR 51.

California May Join Other States in Opposing the Federal Real ID Act as Privacy Battle Intensifies Nationally

By Zack Kaldveer
Consumer Federation of California
“According to its opponents, Real ID is a massive invasion of personal privacy that offers no assurances of safety or security but will impose a multi-billion-dollar unfunded mandate on the states. Once in place, opponents add, Real ID presents the very real opportunity for “mission creep,” with its use expanding to include prescription drug purchases, banking, employment, and even access to a voting booth....

“Opposition to the new regulations has brought together an unusual assortment of players, from the MCLU to George Smith of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine to legislative leaders of both parties. In truth, it’s difficult to find anyone in Maine who supports the measure outside the few dozen members of Mainers for a Sensible Immigration Policy, who hope that Real ID is the solution to the illegal immigration problem....

“Originally Real ID was promoted as an anti-terrorist measure, but that argument faltered when opponents pointed out that all of the 9/11 hijackers carried valid identification papers that would have passed the Real ID test. Then supporters argued that it would prevent identity theft — until the DHS’ Transportation


http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/2008/03/california_may.html

ryanmkeisling
03-15-2008, 02:47 PM
Every Californian on this board should write or call their Representatives to send a clear message that Californians do NOT want this:

http://www.legislature.ca.gov/port-zipsearch.html

PismoPam
03-15-2008, 03:32 PM
And one thing Ron taught us, keep saying "WE CAN'T AFFORD IT, we are BROKE!"
That seems to get through to many more people.