Hello, Orwellian Nightmare

[thedeadlyhook]

From stultiloquentia, via twistedchick: something to really get upset about, and to TAKE ACTION. NOW. Please.

The Senate is voting tomorrow on immigration legislation that includes a snuck-in version of the REAL ID Act, which would require everyone in the US to get special 'national identification' to get a job, get on a plane, or do pretty much anything in real life. This would be an unfunded federal mandate for states to enforce, meaning that the fed isn't sending any money and people would have to pay through the nose for this program. This is another way for the government to keep tabs on everything we do in our lives -- and charge us for it as well.

This webpage has information on what's at stake, what it will mean to you, and what you can do -- including a fax you can send your Senators today.

Comments

[asta77.livejournal.com]

The immigration bill died (again) in the Senate this afternoon. Granted, this is something to be aware of, but it's not going to pass in the next 24 hours.

[asta77.livejournal.com]

Ok, I just did a quick google on this and found this article which stated it was attached to a bill for funding the war in Iraq. Then I looked at the date and saw it was from May of 2005. It was suppose to pass back then and didn't, apparently. Maybe there is still hope.

[thedeadlyhook.livejournal.com]

I'll be very glad if the bill has indeed croaked - I share in your hopefulness.