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Washington State To Try RFID Drivers Licenses
tverbeek tells us about a program the state of Washington has approved, to issue RFID-equipped drivers licenses to facilitate cross-border traffic. The idea is to load the drivers license with information proving citizenship, so that (with Department of Homeland Security approval) the bearer doesn't need to carry a passport — which otherwise will be required to re-enter the US from Canada beginning in 2009. The "enhanced" licenses will require applicants to submit to an in-person interview and to show proof of citizenship. A pilot program in Washington begins January 2008. Officials hope for DHS approval of the program before the Vancouver Olympics in 2010 causes a spike in cross-border traffic.
One of my teachers in college. lo, these twenty years ago, warned me this would happen.
Of course, we already had seen it in Micro$oft's say 80/20 to excuse any level of functionality.
Investigator: So why did New York just blow up again?
RFID License Plate Politician: Our system was flawless except for someone stealing a good one.
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... so I'd like to point out (speaking as a citizen of Washington state) that our governor is a Democrat, as is the majority in both houses of our legislature.
Just wanted to be sure there was some equal opportunity finger pointing. I must admit I'm not really much of a fan of Madam Governor.
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