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Real ID Act Poses Technical Challenges

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

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

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

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