Homeland Security Offers Details on Real ID

pr0nqu33n writes "C|Net is running an article on the DHS's requirements for the Real ID system. Thursday members of the Bush administration finally unveiled details of the anticipated national identification program. Millions of Americans will have until 2013 to register for the system, which will (some would argue) constitute a national ID. RFID trackers for the cards are under consideration, as is a cohesive nation-wide design for the card. States must submit a proposal for how they'll adopt the system by early October of this year. If they don't, come May of next year their residents will see their licenses unable to gain them access to federal buildings and airplanes. The full regulations for the system are available online in PDF format. Likewise, the DHS has a Questions and Answers style FAQ available to explain the program to the curious."

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Re:Gettng Godwin's law over with (appropriately!)

[apparently]

The issue isn't the government knowing I exist, dumbass. The issue is the government being able to track my every fucking move, and my every fucking purchase. -You- have nothing to worry about however, because every time the government checked in on you, they'd find you in the same spot -- with your head up your ass.

Re:Gettng Godwin's law over with (appropriately!)

[KDR_11k]

How's the government going to track me with a fucking piece of paper in my pocket? Do you think stores will all of a sudden expect you to show photo ID when you buy toothpaste and immediately report to the police that they've seen you?