The Real ID Act (2 Viewers)

[Edwin-S]

I wouldn't consider that progress, and it only becomes the price if we as citizens let it.

 

[nolesrule]

Fortunately, there are some religions out there where this would be a big no-no (including mine), so it would be a violation of Constitutional rights. Not gonna go into more detail per forum rules.

 

[Dave Hahn]

George Orwell must be spinning in his grave. The idea of injecting an ID chip under the skin of all citizens hopefully is far in the future, however, one of the more sinister design specs of the new "National ID Card" calls for the card to have a microdot or microchip in the card. The government could track you whenever you go through a toll both, travel on a bus, train or plane. They'll be able to tell what stores you shop in, what movies you see, and where you buy your books. They will have the ability to track you 24/7 if you have the card on you.

It will not be mandatory to carry your "National ID Card," unless you want to travel on the above mentioned bus, train or plane, or if you want to enter any federal building or office.

And, by the way, I can't remember the case but the US Supreme Court has already ruled that you must provide ID to the police if asked, for no other reason other then they asked you for it.

 

[Chris]

I don't think it should be mandatory or for everyone, but I do like the idea of a multi-state ID for those specifically engaged in multi-state commerce. IE, pilots, long-haul truckers, railroad operators. It would make the state road management system for those individuals much easier.

 

[ChristopherDAC]

The government? Try anyone. RFID chips are not very choosy. All you have to do is get control of the right equipment, either by theft, or by cracking, or by other routes, and you too can be conducting surveillance.

Doesn't it make you secure knowing that criminal gangs, stalkers, and corporate security guards will be able to tail you wherever you go?

 

[Mary M S]

Chris, I admit to a hole understanding how truckers work, but what possible benefit would it add for pilots and railroad conducters (stuck on their 'track') to require them to carry a Federal ID card in their wallets?
How would it aid in mangement?

 

[Francois Caron]

You could also reprogram the RFID chips if you know how. And I happen to have played around with that technology a few months ago.

Wow! Free tolls from here to California!