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Homeland Security scheming to track every American - Submit comments now!
Target: U.S. CongressSponsored by: American Civil Liberties Union
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched an attack on our privacy rights and personal freedoms.
DHS is aiming to issue a national identity card, known as Real ID, to every American. The national ID card could dictate how you travel, what government buildings you can and cannot enter and whether or not some of your financial transactions would be authorized.
America does not need this costly "big brother" nightmare. Consider the following:
- The Real ID card will enable the routine tracking of individuals and propel us towards a surveillance society.
- This scheme opens the floodgates to invade the privacy of ordinary, law-abiding citizens.
- The creation of a single interlinked database will create one-stop shopping for identity thieves.
- The Real ID will make it easy for any business to save your personal information and sell it to other companies.
- People whose religious beliefs forbid them from having their pictures taken or using a social security card will be forced to obey this law to participate in our society.
- This Act creates huge administrative burdens for each state and will cost Americans over $23 billion through higher taxes and licensing fees. It provides no federal funds for implementation.
The Department of Homeland Security is accepting comments on the Real ID Act through May 8. The number of comments will be watched by many influential Members of Congress, not just your own.
Your personal comments are critical to prevent Real ID from becoming a Real Nightmare! Please add your comments below.
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# 5,047:
7:08 pm PDT, Apr 17,
Vanessa Garvy, Illinois
It's not a good idea to be tracking hard-working United States citizens. It would consume vast amounts of money that can be used for education for children or helping to protect our borders.
It's not a good idea to be tracking hard-working United States citizens. It would consume vast amounts of money that can be used for education for children or helping to protect our borders.
# 5,046:
12:44 am PDT, Apr 16,
Irina Brenner, Ohio
# 5,045:
5:01 pm PDT, Apr 15,
Armando Villalobos, Mexico
# 5,044:
6:01 am PDT, Apr 13,
Necole Cook, Virginia
# 5,043:
2:14 am PDT, Apr 13,
Lara Harris, Washington
I want " big brother" out of my life.
I want " big brother" out of my life.
# 5,042:
3:28 am PDT, Apr 12,
Can Atik, Turkey
# 5,041:
8:10 pm PDT, Apr 11,
Jenny Vegan, United States Minor Outlying Islands
This is, by far and away, one of the most asinine schemes the government has machinated to date. For shame.
This is, by far and away, one of the most asinine schemes the government has machinated to date. For shame.
# 5,040:
3:03 pm PDT, Apr 7,
Name not displayed, Iowa
# 5,039:
6:54 am PDT, Apr 7,
Deb Pursell, Illinois
I will refuse to be a part of a socialistic program such as the "smart ID". I want my rights back. Peace and non-violence is the only way this country will grow strong again!
I will refuse to be a part of a socialistic program such as the "smart ID". I want my rights back. Peace and non-violence is the only way this country will grow strong again!
# 5,038:
3:46 pm PDT, Mar 29,
Kimberly Dobson-nesti, Michigan
Do Not invade my privacy. This is one of our "in-alieable" rights under the constitution. What made America strong, when violated, will tear us apart.
Do Not invade my privacy. This is one of our "in-alieable" rights under the constitution. What made America strong, when violated, will tear us apart.
# 5,037:
1:32 pm PDT, Mar 27,
Karin Carter, United Kingdom
# 5,036:
3:10 am PDT, Mar 22,
Art Deco, Maine
# 5,035:
9:14 pm PDT, Mar 21,
JOCELYNE ANNIE, Canada
# 5,034:
12:20 pm PDT, Mar 21,
Name not displayed, Colorado
This looks like an inoscent card but has overhelming detramental citizenship freedom issues. If this is passed by Congress there must be an optout clause.
This looks like an inoscent card but has overhelming detramental citizenship freedom issues. If this is passed by Congress there must be an optout clause.
# 5,033:
8:11 pm PDT, Mar 14,
Wendy Bricker, Texas
# 5,032:
1:53 am PDT, Mar 14,
Shannon Sultan, Wisconsin
Whatever happened to Innocent until proven guilty?? What are we, China? My grandfather fought for our freedoms, and I will not sit back and just let the government looking out for their own interests to let his death be in vain. Shame on you, Bush!!!
Whatever happened to Innocent until proven guilty?? What are we, China? My grandfather fought for our freedoms, and I will not sit back and just let the government looking out for their own interests to let his death be in vain. Shame on you, Bush!!!
# 5,031:
9:49 pm PST, Feb 25,
Andrea Schnitzler, Rhode Island
# 5,030:
8:18 pm PST, Feb 24,
Linda Kaehler, Wisconsin
# 5,029:
3:34 pm PST, Feb 24,
Kay Smith, Texas
# 5,028:
9:16 am PST, Feb 24,
Geneva Sinclair, Washington
# 5,027:
5:08 am PST, Feb 24,
Sharon Hull, California
# 5,026:
12:22 pm PST, Feb 23,
Suzie Gordon, New Hampshire
# 5,025:
5:43 am PST, Feb 23,
Mary Kiefer, Massachusetts
Law abiding citizens do not need government peering over their shoulders at everything they do. This sounds like the beginning of the One World Order and being forced to take the mark of the Beast that we are warned about in the Bible.
Law abiding citizens do not need government peering over their shoulders at everything they do. This sounds like the beginning of the One World Order and being forced to take the mark of the Beast that we are warned about in the Bible.
# 5,024:
5:08 pm PST, Feb 21,
Llew Taylor, Pennsylvania
# 5,023:
2:45 pm PST, Feb 21,
Daniel Amon, South Carolina
# 5,022:
3:14 pm PST, Feb 20,
Brandon Phillips, Virginia
# 5,021:
2:45 pm PST, Feb 20,
Name not displayed, Indiana
ONE STEP CLOSER TO US BEING CHIPPED! I SAY "NO THANK YOU". WE NEED LESS GOVERNMENT IN OUR LIVES, NOT MORE!
ONE STEP CLOSER TO US BEING CHIPPED! I SAY "NO THANK YOU". WE NEED LESS GOVERNMENT IN OUR LIVES, NOT MORE!
# 5,020:
9:54 am PST, Feb 20,
Name not displayed, Iowa
# 5,019:
4:36 am PST, Feb 20,
Amber Adkins, Maryland
i do not believe in this id card and it is one step closer to rfid chipping and a one world order
i do not believe in this id card and it is one step closer to rfid chipping and a one world order
# 5,018:
9:53 pm PST, Feb 19,
Larry Troiano, Rhode Island
# 5,017:
2:17 pm PST, Feb 19,
I.B. Acrakho, California
Hep, Hep, H!!! Mah blak ass be a huge bubble butt cottage ass and dat make it easier for dem white racists to trak mah blak ass...what is eyes goan do?????
Hep, Hep, H!!! Mah blak ass be a huge bubble butt cottage ass and dat make it easier for dem white racists to trak mah blak ass...what is eyes goan do?????
# 5,016:
9:01 pm PST, Feb 18,
Shahid Iqbal, United Kingdom
# 5,015:
5:57 pm PST, Feb 18,
Debz Luvz, Oklahoma
America does not need this costly "big brother" nightmare. Consider the following: The Real ID card will enable the routine tracking of individuals and propel us towards a surveillance society. This scheme opens the floodgates to invade the privacy of ordinary, law-abiding citizens. The creation of a single interlinked database will create one-stop shopping for identity thieves. The Real ID will make it easy for any business to save your personal information and sell it to other companies. People whose religious beliefs forbid them from having their pictures taken or using a social security card will be forced to obey this law to participate in our society. This Act creates huge administrative burdens for each state and will cost Americans over $23 billion through higher taxes and licensing fees. It provides no federal funds for implementation.
America does not need this costly "big brother" nightmare. Consider the following: The Real ID card will enable the routine tracking of individuals and propel us towards a surveillance society. This scheme opens the floodgates to invade the privacy of ordinary, law-abiding citizens. The creation of a single interlinked database will create one-stop shopping for identity thieves. The Real ID will make it easy for any business to save your personal information and sell it to other companies. People whose religious beliefs forbid them from having their pictures taken or using a social security card will be forced to obey this law to participate in our society. This Act creates huge administrative burdens for each state and will cost Americans over $23 billion through higher taxes and licensing fees. It provides no federal funds for implementation.
# 5,014:
8:11 am PST, Feb 18,
Lisa R, Germany
# 5,013:
5:08 am PST, Feb 18,
Tariq Khalil, United Kingdom
Tyranny and dictatorship! God Al-Mighty created us free from enslavement by others yet governments and systems we fund with our own hard earned money through taxes and other charges are beginning to deny us this God given liberty! Looks like a good time for a revolution.
Tyranny and dictatorship! God Al-Mighty created us free from enslavement by others yet governments and systems we fund with our own hard earned money through taxes and other charges are beginning to deny us this God given liberty! Looks like a good time for a revolution.
# 5,012:
4:49 pm PST, Feb 17,
Laura Zanoli, Italy
# 5,011:
2:58 pm PST, Feb 17,
Lynda Lawson-Usher, Connecticut
Telecoms "helped abuse our rights until their bill wasn't paid any longer then they shut off those who didn't pay"..lol..true! So, how can they state they did it to "help keep us safe". There wasn't a reason for them to abuse our rights and for Congress to give them immunity says they broke the law, if they didn't then why would they need immunity anyway? We should revoke immunity, as this is the will of the people.I just heard today that even though many were against the telecoms getting immunity Congress allowed them to get away w/it anyway?? Is there no limit to their shredding of the constitution along with George Bush? Did they forget they are their to do "the will of the people who elected them? Once in office all they seem to care about is getting re-elected and getting money from large Corp. sponsors, maybe "We the People" should petition to change this law so we can recall our congress persons BEFORE the next election. All it takes is our recalling a few before they get the message. Maybe it's time we told them, We've had enough of their assisting those who abuse our rights, including them!
Telecoms "helped abuse our rights until their bill wasn't paid any longer then they shut off those who didn't pay"..lol..true! So, how can they state they did it to "help keep us safe". There wasn't a reason for them to abuse our rights and for Congress to give them immunity says they broke the law, if they didn't then why would they need immunity anyway? We should revoke immunity, as this is the will of the people.I just heard today that even though many were against the telecoms getting immunity Congress allowed them to get away w/it anyway?? Is there no limit to their shredding of the constitution along with George Bush? Did they forget they are their to do "the will of the people who elected them? Once in office all they seem to care about is getting re-elected and getting money from large Corp. sponsors, maybe "We the People" should petition to change this law so we can recall our congress persons BEFORE the next election. All it takes is our recalling a few before they get the message. Maybe it's time we told them, We've had enough of their assisting those who abuse our rights, including them!
# 5,010:
1:25 pm PST, Feb 17,
Angelique Callahan, Pennsylvania
# 5,009:
1:09 pm PST, Feb 17,
John Sodrel, Indiana
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." ~Benjamin Franklin
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." ~Benjamin Franklin
# 5,008:
11:54 am PST, Feb 17,
Name not displayed, Colorado
If big brother wants to constantly watch me then that is fine. However, if they do that, they need to start enforcing the laws properly.
If big brother wants to constantly watch me then that is fine. However, if they do that, they need to start enforcing the laws properly.
# 5,007:
10:12 pm PST, Feb 16,
Nicole Perrot, California
Land of the free is a joke! Now, we have "big brother" watching over us..
Land of the free is a joke! Now, we have "big brother" watching over us..
# 5,006:
9:28 pm PST, Feb 16,
Adrian Tremayne, New York
I was raised to believe that America is the Land of the Free. Now I am being told I'm not free unless the government wants to let me be. How is this different from any other totalitarian state?
I was raised to believe that America is the Land of the Free. Now I am being told I'm not free unless the government wants to let me be. How is this different from any other totalitarian state?
# 5,005:
8:21 pm PST, Feb 16,
Michelle Matthews, Tennessee
# 5,004:
9:09 am PST, Feb 16,
Gloria Allen, New Mexico
This is America, not Nazi Germany or North Korea. Americans are entitled to PRIVACY, FREE SPEECH and PROTECTION FROM INVADERS Who want to take over America. Law-abiding outspoken Americans are NOT terrorists and we should NOT be treated as potential criminals. Congress, do your job in keeping our borders safe and Americans FREE. Please do NOTE vote for this National ID card for American citizens. (IF anyone should be made to carry one, it should ONLY be for convicted felons and illegal aliens). Not us.
This is America, not Nazi Germany or North Korea. Americans are entitled to PRIVACY, FREE SPEECH and PROTECTION FROM INVADERS Who want to take over America. Law-abiding outspoken Americans are NOT terrorists and we should NOT be treated as potential criminals. Congress, do your job in keeping our borders safe and Americans FREE. Please do NOTE vote for this National ID card for American citizens. (IF anyone should be made to carry one, it should ONLY be for convicted felons and illegal aliens). Not us.
# 5,003:
9:02 pm PST, Feb 14,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 5,002:
5:09 pm PST, Feb 14,
Eric Bock, California
# 5,001:
8:02 am PST, Feb 13,
Kiku Nitta, California
