I’d like to believe it but I won’t until the coffin has been nailed shut, it’s been cremated, and the ashes dumped in a pig farm lagoon. Here is the story: “In discussions I participated in with the Department of Homeland … Continue reading
I’ve been saying “Real ID” is a bad idea for a long time. It’s good to see some state legislatures are coming on board with that conclusion as well: Defying Uncle Sam, four states have passed laws refusing to comply … Continue reading
Maine realizes the Federal mandate on Real ID is unrealistic: AUGUSTA – Two years from now, Mainers wanting to fly for business or pleasure may be barred from getting on the airplane. The federal Real ID act takes effect May … Continue reading
Good news on the National ID boondogle called “Real ID”. New Hampshire is considering just saying no: Last year, Congress passed the Real ID Act in an effort to curb terrorism. That means by May 2008 all states must issue … Continue reading
Seth A. sent me an email asking if I was going to rant about the “Real ID” passing Congress now. Heavy sigh. It’s so wrong on so many levels and I just don’t have the energy for something I can’t … Continue reading
The anti-gun people insist “improved background checks” and even “universal background checks” should not be controversial. Let me try to explain why they are both pointless and completely unacceptable to thinking people. Pointless demonstration number 1: The claimed purpose of … Continue reading
A bill being proposed in New Hampshire would make felons out of Federal Law enforcement officers that attempt to enforce certain Federal anti-gun laws: II. Any official, agent, or employee of the government of the United States, or employee of … Continue reading
Sebastian posted a very important piece about what MAIG is up to. It’s important stuff but that is his domain and I don’t have the time to get up to speed on MAIG enough to contribute anything of importance to … Continue reading
Interesting post here about the Firearms Freedom Acts (such as in Montana and Tennessee) and concludes: While many advocates concede that a federal court battle has a slim chance of success, they point to the successful nullification of the Real … Continue reading
I’ve expounded at length about the problems with National ID Cards and how it fails my Jews In The Attic Test. I haven’t heard much about such cards recently. There is the defacto National ID Cards in the form of Real … Continue reading
It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you. Dick Cheney [While this may be true I keep wondering if enough people really notice when its been taken. Intrusive, pointless searches at … Continue reading
There are some aspects of security the government is and should be responsible for. But when you give the government too much “responsibility” (power) it becomes a source of insecurity. Guns are probably the example most of my readers will … Continue reading
Instead of addressing the deficiencies or giving it up as a bad idea they are hiring “public relations” consultants to convince the people a national ID card is a good thing. Why don’t they be honest about it and go … Continue reading
I grew up in Idaho and when I wasn’t residing there I lived in next door Washington. As I have reported before my interactions with and knowledge of local law enforcement have been what I considered very fair. And as I … Continue reading
I don’t know if they are opposed to it just because Republicans are the main advocates or they actually care about the facts. Regardless I welcome all to my side of this fight: The Department of Homeland Security has postponed … Continue reading
I think this is a train wreck waiting to happen. Mike MachadoCalifornia State SenatorTalking about “Real ID” which is expected by most to be a real mess.[For expense think about the Canadian gun registry on steroids. Plus it can’t possibly … Continue reading
That’s the headline for this article referring to a resolution being considered in the Washington State legislature: A resolution sponsored by Rep. Toby Nixon, R-Kirkland, heard by the House Transportation Committee this week, calls on Congress and President Bush to repeal … Continue reading
Real ID Act (National ID cards with a different name) are a waste of time and money as well as being a source of high risk to liberty. A year ago I wrote about the flaws that would show up. … Continue reading
The Brits did a trial run on a biometric ID card with 10,000 people. The results are in: THE technology behind the government’s controversial ID card scheme fails to recognise one in every 25 people, it emerged yesterday. A Home … Continue reading