National ID Cards Mandated in the US, If You're Under 50

charleste writes "CNN is reporting that the US Homeland Security Department has mandated Real ID for drivers licenses. According to the article, this will not include a 'chip', but a list of options by state. Despite legislation passed in various states and objections by groups such as ACLU, this appears to be a done deal. Without one of the new IDs you will be unable to board a plane after 2014 if you are under 50."

Comments

Re:Papers please

[eldavojohn]

Yeah, and just think what this is going to do to counterfeiting!

Man in Black Coat in Alley: "Would you like a real fake ID or a fake Real ID?"
Citizen: "Well, I'm only 18 so I need both."
Man in Black Coat in Alley: "Very good, sir. Now, remember when you're buying alcohol, you're a 22 year old student named James Huffington from Rhode Island. When you're boarding a plane, you are Agnes Krakaour, age 51 ... you winter vacation in Florida and enjoy shuffle boarding and watching Matlock."
Citizen: "Thank you so much!"

Re:OH NOES!!

[Joe the Lesser]

I can think of other solid methods of identifying people, but I don't want to break Godwin's law. ...Unless I just did.