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Real ID Act Poses Technical Challenges

Posted by Zonk on from the sketchy-very-sketchy dept.

segphault writes "Ars Technica has an article about some of the financial and technological challenges associated with implementing the Real ID Act." From the article: "Opposed by more than 600 independent organizations (including the National Governors Association) and hidden in the depths of a military spending bill in order to make passage easier, the Real ID Act has received heavy criticism from concerned citizens and state government agencies. Despite the fact that relatively sound and effective improvements to driver's license security had already been implemented as part of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, the federal government felt that it was necessary to go well beyond the recommendations of the 9/11 Comission Report by passing a costly and invasive law."

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  1. New acronym by Orrin+Bloquy · · Score: 3, Funny

    Unified
    Federal
    Identification
    Act?

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    1. Re:New acronym by iceburn · · Score: 2, Funny

      In Soviet Russia, federal government identifies YOU. Um, wait... You identify federal government? Which one is the backwards one?

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  2. Wrong? by Elenthalion · · Score: 2, Funny

    Why is it wrong for our government to be able to know which of us to protect and who to protect us from?

    1. Re:Wrong? by Amouth · · Score: 2, Funny

      the second you said carying flour.. i though "in condoms?" and sure enough that is where your link goes.. you have to wonder though.

      but to be on topic i fully agree.. every day i am worried about the US i just don't know what to do anymore other than hide.

      personaly i would like to see someone do a MST3K version of W's speaches.. then i might watch them

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    2. Re:Wrong? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      I'll quote Voltaire:

      A witty saying proves nothing.

  3. Luckily by Shadow+Wrought · · Score: 5, Funny

    The competing Fake ID(tm) Act having been in full swing for several decades, released a statement syaing in part, "As long as there are teenagers, spring break, and alcohol, our business will continue to boom."

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  4. Real ID? by taskforce · · Score: 4, Funny

    If it's anything like Real Audio, thanks but no thanks.

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  5. Re:Real ID by Control+Group · · Score: 4, Funny

    Please don't confuse the issue with your "facts" and your "logic."

    IF WE DON'T HAVE REAL IDs, THE TERRORISTS HAVE WONfnord

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  6. Re:Real ID by SQLz · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yes, if you put 2 Real IDs in your wallet, one will explode, killing a terrorist.

  7. Re:Real ID by TubeSteak · · Score: 2, Funny

    That'll be the last time I ever carry a girl's ID around because she doesn't have any freakin' pockets.

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  8. Re:Illegal Immigration by Taevin · · Score: 2, Funny

    I think it was causing problems with the save the children bills.