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

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the 1984-is-about-the-good-old-days dept.

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."

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  1. Appeals? by LockeOnLogic · · Score: 1, Troll

    Do I get a REAL way to appeal if I am denied a license? Every system has errors, and so far the US fed hasn't exactly wow'd me with how they run the do not fly list. Not having a quick way to correct a false denial can effectively grind someones life to a halt if they have need to commute/fly regularly.

  2. No Driver's License = Too Bad For You by whisper_jeff · · Score: 1, Troll

    "By 2014, anyone seeking to board an airplane or enter a federal building would have to present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license..."

    So, people who live in cities with good public transportation and decide to not bother getting a driver's license (and I know many such people) will be SOL when they try to fly, despite being totally legal and legitimate citizens with entirely valid ID? Nice. Kudos on that.