The way I understand it the National ID cards will probably have RFID chips of some sort. Since in some states (possibly all, but I don't know for sure) you can get fined for not having your license or ID card with you even if you aren't driving, I don't see why they wouldn't do the same with the National ID card. It would make perfect sense especially if the Government was wanting to track a "suspected" terrorist (ie - whoever they want).
So, if they indeed do use RFID you will be able to be tracked and not even know it. Since pretty much every item produced will end up having an RFID tag before too long, this opens up entirely new avenues for you and I to be tracked. Walmart and even the Postal Service (and many more) are starting to demand RFID from all of their vendors. I mean the New Jersey Blue Cross Blue Shield is doing a two year pilot program for implanting RFID chips in chronically ill patients. So if they wander off or pass out they can know who they are and what their condition is, etc. Same thing would and could apply to a demonstration while carrying the National ID card.
Once most items contain RFID tags, they could not only track you, but know what you are wearing, what color the items are, where you got them, and even how much money you have in your pocket (since at least the US $20 bill has RFID in them already). For fun you could explode some cash if you wanted. Even if most of this sounds way too "conspiracy theory" for you (or whoever reading), just think as far as retailers go. They would never use this wealth of information available to them by you passing through their scanners for any evil marketing plans. (;
I think you are right though. The implanted chip is probably the next "logical" step for a more secure form of ID. I mean if a card can be stolen or possibly counterfited, a chip in the hand is certainly more secure, especially if we link them to our bank accounts. The helpful and ever so watchful Target employees will probably think something is amiss when someone starts waving around someone elses hacked off hand to pay for that new Xbox 360 game. (=
This bill was passed into law on May 11, 2005 by President Bush. It's to be fully implemented by May 11, 2008 at the very latest.
Don't believe me? Have a look at the official congressional documentation on the Real ID Act - H.R. 418. Are you wondering how they got this past everyone? They attached it to the Emergency Supplmental Appropriations Act - H.R. 1268 bill, a bill for funding our troops in Iraq. It was passed into law as US Public Law 109-13. I mean who would want to have voting against support of our troops on their voting record, right?
Interested in more information? Want to join in the fight? Take the No National ID pledge. Regardless of your "religious" affiliations, this is certainly a worthwhile cause to contribute to, so they can continue to fight this law.
The National ID card will grant the ability for the Government to apply economic sanctions on an individual level. I hope you find this as disturbing as I do.
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So, if they indeed do use RFID you will be able to be tracked and not even know it. Since pretty much every item produced will end up having an RFID tag before too long, this opens up entirely new avenues for you and I to be tracked. Walmart and even the Postal Service (and many more) are starting to demand RFID from all of their vendors. I mean the New Jersey Blue Cross Blue Shield is doing a two year pilot program for implanting RFID chips in chronically ill patients. So if they wander off or pass out they can know who they are and what their condition is, etc. Same thing would and could apply to a demonstration while carrying the National ID card.
Once most items contain RFID tags, they could not only track you, but know what you are wearing, what color the items are, where you got them, and even how much money you have in your pocket (since at least the US $20 bill has RFID in them already). For fun you could explode some cash if you wanted. Even if most of this sounds way too "conspiracy theory" for you (or whoever reading), just think as far as retailers go. They would never use this wealth of information available to them by you passing through their scanners for any evil marketing plans. (;
I think you are right though. The implanted chip is probably the next "logical" step for a more secure form of ID. I mean if a card can be stolen or possibly counterfited, a chip in the hand is certainly more secure, especially if we link them to our bank accounts. The helpful and ever so watchful Target employees will probably think something is amiss when someone starts waving around someone elses hacked off hand to pay for that new Xbox 360 game. (=
- Drive your car
- Board a plane, train, or bus
- Enter any federal building
- Open a bank account
- Hold a job
This bill was passed into law on May 11, 2005 by President Bush. It's to be fully implemented by May 11, 2008 at the very latest.Don't believe me? Have a look at the official congressional documentation on the Real ID Act - H.R. 418. Are you wondering how they got this past everyone? They attached it to the Emergency Supplmental Appropriations Act - H.R. 1268 bill, a bill for funding our troops in Iraq. It was passed into law as US Public Law 109-13. I mean who would want to have voting against support of our troops on their voting record, right?
Interested in more information? Want to join in the fight? Take the No National ID pledge. Regardless of your "religious" affiliations, this is certainly a worthwhile cause to contribute to, so they can continue to fight this law.
The National ID card will grant the ability for the Government to apply economic sanctions on an individual level. I hope you find this as disturbing as I do.