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Does an ID Make You American?

Published on February 8, 2008 in Minnesota, News, Privacy and Real ID. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

The Heritage Foundation supports Real ID after the federal government pledges funds to support the states:

Creating a secure identity document is needed to help keep America safe, free, and prosperous. States should put the interests of their citizens first and implement Real ID. Congress and DHS can help speed the process by moving the first eligible states into the system as quickly as possible. Michigan, California, and North Carolina have set an example thus far. Once compliance is underway, momentum will build for other states to join; citizens will not want to be left out of a program that contributes to their safety and prosperity while protecting individual freedoms.

First, is a secure identity document necessary? Does anyone feel that their current state issued driver’s license and/or United States Passport are not secure documents. Let us address the latter first. If there is an inherent need for a secure identity document and the passport does not meet the requirement, I think DHS should take a look at that. Now the former. State issued driver’s licenses have been the standard form of ID during my lifetime and I have not heard any complaints of them yet. Obviously, that does not mean there are none, but I believe they are getting better and better as states develop them. I know Minnesota, for one, is proud of its licensing program.

A more metaphysical question whether or not being American and America have anything to do with a piece of plastic and a identification number in a databank. I would argue that there is no relationship and being American is much more than that. The interest of the people is not served by Real ID, I believe that 17 states refusing to comply is proof of that. If that is not enough, the Heritage Foundation can only name a handful of states ready to go along with this.

I think the American people and their state legislators have spoken loud and clear that this is something they don’t want. I think DHS and Congress have admitted this is something they don’t want to deal with.

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