Final Battle for REAL-ID Has Begun!

[Mahkato]

Why do people in power always want more power? Is it really that awesome?

 

[bj72]

Why do people in power always want more power? Is it really that awesome?

"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men." Lord Acton.


I'd say that is why the people, and states should have the bulk of the power, not the government...

I think they pushed off the final compliance date in part because it was an election year. They know if massive awareness occurred in May versus some delays and slaps on the wrist, that people would object more and the election would be Ron's. Instead, they'll slowly turn up the heat on our great melting pot till all our tails are cooked.

Since some on this thread seem new to the Real ID problem, here is an abridged scope of the topic, there are many more links not here (I sent this in a larger email to friends and family members). There are YouTube videos out there where someone interviewed all the candidates this summer...Ron was the only one opposed. The rest seemed a bit annoyed with the question too.

Although this is a huge topic, and many states are fighting it, did you notice how it was not a debate topic? I think it was asked once, and worded in such a manner not to allow real answers or debate on the issue. Also USDAs NAIS didn't come up at all. So, when you can no longer buy or sell without Real ID, good luck getting milk for your kids from your own cow or goat. I just heard on the radio tonight that they are saying Mad Cow is in the US (CO had some cases) and foot and mouth is a huge problem in England. The USDA's NAIS in the name of "safety" will be allowed to come on any animal owners property and seize or destroy said animals. As my husband says, it is genious...who's gonna say they want to be "less safe"? That is how they are passing all this stuff...gun control, Real ID, NAIS, UN Rights of the Child (against parental rights....see the counter and sign the petition at www.parentalrights.org)....to make us "more safe" and the masses are buying it. I for one would like to keep my civil liberties, and the constitution in tact and be "less safe" thank you.



Here are the links:

Real ID, RFID & NAIS

Real ID:

The Real ID Act of 2005 was passed as a rider on H.R. 1268, a military spending and tsunami relief bill, "Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005." (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:H.R.1268: ). There was no debate on this legislation. It violates the first, fourth, and tenth amendments. It is opposed by many states and civil rights groups. It will be eventually required for travel, banking, job verification…and yes, to buy and sell. They already have stated that once they start enforcing it, you will not be able to travel by air or enter federal property without it. The ID itself features a picture of North America, not just the United States. It is not only a de facto national ID, but also an international ID card. There are better ways to strengthen our security; we do not need a Real ID card.

Congressman Ron Paul was one of only a few that stood against the Real ID Act when it was voted on. All the current candidates support Real ID. In various statements, Huckabee, Obama, and Clinton have said they only oppose it due limited funding, and simply want to add more funding to implement it in the states. Other candidates just flat out support it (McCain). Ron Paul is the only candidate that has gone on record saying he would work to repeal it.

http://www.legislatorsagainstrealid.com/realidisintid.php (Legislator’s Against Real ID)

http://www.realnightmare.org/

http://norealid.com/

http://www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/laws/gc_1172767635686.shtm (the government’s site)

http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2008/01/montana-governo.html

http://www.wanttoknow.info/microchipsimplantsmediaarticles

http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2007/11/another-fine-mess-real-id-act-rules-may.html

http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/2007/02/14/some-sensible-thoughts-on-the-real-id-act/

http://epic.org/privacy/id-cards/

http://papersplease.org/wp/

http://realidwatch.blogspot.com/2007_10_01_archive.html

http://www.squidoo.com/amishrfid

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/REAL_ID_Act

http://www.vutorch.com/vutorch/2007/03/real-id.html

http://www.nytimes.com/glogin?URI=h...3e,Q23@,Q23Q27,Q7ENcTrqvRKq,Q23Q27rdQ5DTRkQ2F

http://www.unionleader.com/article....rticleId=af6c8956-b540-485b-ad8b-0d170ac0b42c

RFID & NAIS:

RFID stands for Radio-frequency Identification and is a method of automatic identification that retrieves and stores data using transponders or RFID tags. There are passive, active and semi-active tags. RFID can be used on products to track inventory. There are also sub-dermal (implantable) RFID tags for use in humans and animals. RFID can also now be applied with special ink via tattoo.

The USDA has a program called NAIS (National Animal Identification System), it is also known as AIN (Animal Identification System). Their goal is to chip or tag (via RFID chips or tattoos) every animal in the United States. The beginning phase is “voluntary”. It is slated to be mandatory later.

Already USDA officials have fought their way onto family farms with sheriffs to forcibly implement their NAIS/AIN program. Those in opposition are told they will have to relinquish their animals if they do not submit to the program. The costs of the program for those who do submit will put many of our family farms out of business. By accepting the program, farmers (and also those who just own a few animals), also accept the government’s right to come in and destroy their livestock for whatever reason it deems necessary. The Amish are already leaving farming as an income source in some states due to this program (although USDA officials deny this is why they are stopping, the Amish have spoken out through other Christians on the internet).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RFID

http://www.ddj.com/embedded/192204845 (RFID for military members, “VeriChip Wants To Test Human Implantable RFID On Military”)

http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/rfid-tattoos-for-tracking-cows-and-people/

Companies selling implantable & tattoo RFID applications:

http://www.verichipcorp.com/ (subdermal RFID for humans)

http://www.digitalangel.com/ (parent company of Verichip, holds many govt. contracts)

http://www.somarkinnovations.com/ (RFID tattoo for people and animals)

Organizations against implantable & tattoo RFID applications:

http://nonais.org/index.php/can-nais-affect-me

www.familyfarmdefenders.com

http://www.epic.org/


www.spychips.com

(Dr. Katherine Albrecht’s site, she has written books on RFID)

 

[gaazn]

if real ID is the mark of the beast, then we can't do anything about it but pray.

 

[ArrestPoliticians]

GO ACLU GO!!!(never thought I'd say this)

 

[Carole]

Sent letter. Glad you brought up the subject as I was just about to start a thread.

We need to get this to all the churches and organizations in our areas.

My Senator is Jay Rockefeller. I am doomed.

 

[Mahkato]

It's so sad to see the world becoming what all of those dystopian movies and books have predicted. There's not really any place to flee to.