Letter in the Press Register

The Mobile Press-Register ran my letter supproting Rep. Cam Ward's efforts to thwart REAL ID implementation in the state of Alabama.

I'm glad they ran the letter....but I am very disappointed that they edited out the best line which, referred to the writer of the editorial as a 'government-loving boot-licker'. I guess it's cool for the editorial writer to call those of us who have serious reservations about the REAL ID Act 'paranoid' but I can't imply that he/she licks the boot of government.

Oh well, not printing it doesn't make it any less true.

Info wouldn't be secure

When I read the April 9 editorial titled "The federal ID law isn't strong enough," I didn't know whether to laugh hysterically or get sick.

Taking it seriously wasn't an option. Who could possibly take seriously the notion that we'll all be safer if we just turn our most private information over to the government and let the government keep it secure in order to "protect us"?

How is the government going to keep it secure?

Let's take a moment and look at some of the other programs the federal government has created under the Department of Homeland Security, and see how well they have worked.

Transportation Security Administration: I can no longer fly with a tube of toothpaste over three ounces, yet there have been numerous instances of passengers getting box cutters onto planes since the inception of TSA. In May 2007, about 100,000 personnel records were stolen from the TSA database.

The No Fly List: It currently contains over 300,000 names of what are supposed to be suspected terrorists. There have been numerous misidentifications involving nuns, infants and members of Congress. One instance involved a veteran pilot for American Airlines, whom U.S. customs agents have stopped about 80 times since 2003.

FEMA: Do I really need to explain that one? Its slogan should be, "It's not a disaster until we get there."

All of these agencies fall under the Department of Homeland Security. Guess who will be overseeing the Real ID program.

Clearly, the concerns raised by Rep. Cam Ward and others about Real ID are anything but "imaginary."

LORETTA NALL

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Help Alabama Say NO to REAL ID

My friends at the Libertarian Party here in Alabama have formed a group dedicated to opposing the REAL ID Act. Please read the following email that I am forwarding on their behalf, send in a contribution if you can afford to do so (can you afford not to do so?) and show up at the next meeting. This is a non-partisan or multi-partisan effort if you will to stop Alabama from implementing the federal government's REAL ID program.

Live Free or Die,
Loretta Nall~

The Real ID Act is the defacto creation of an unconstitutional National ID card. It sets standards to ensure easy access and reliability. It also creates the largest database in the world linking hundreds of currently independent databases. Personal information about private citizens will be made available to Motor Vehicle Departments, Federal Agencies and private companies. The potential for abuse for political ends becomes certain.
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Three steps to NO REAL ID IN ALABAMA:

1.What we will do for you: We will lobby extensively and make Alabama the Eighteenth State to pass a Resolution opposing REALID. We will also expand our operations and begin lobbying for a goal of 25 States TOTAL that reject REALID. We are already in contact with nine other states.

2. What we need from you: We need 100 folks to join in 30 days. All it takes is $25.00...for the price of nice lunch you get freedom from a national database. Your name will not appear on any lists. We will maintain our own lists with confidentiality.

3. Forward this email to friends and family that might be interested.

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Every dollar will help us attain these goals even a single dollar contribution counts!In fact if every recipient of this email was to donate $1 a month we would be in great shape.

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Rep. Cam Ward agreed to sponsor a resolution to oppose REALID and he will be joining us at one of our upcoming meetings! He is currently working on a version of the resolution that will be appropriate for Alabama.

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1st Meeting Successes! We had wonderful attendance at our first meeting including the Chair of the Libertarian Party of West Virginia via teleconference. We are currently developing our email list (over 700 addresses) as well as encouraging blogging activities. We are also preparing for a press conference in January 2008.

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Next Meeting:

October 29, 2007
2nd Meeting with Teleconferencing
When: 8:00 PM - 9:00PM CT
Where: Cleveland Building 2330 Highland Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35205
Send an email to info@NO2REALID.ORGfor teleconferencing directions.

This meeting is an advisory meeting setup to listen to basic suggestions about future strategy and tactics. We will be inviting participants to become members of our advisory board. Refreshments will be provided.

Virtual Meeting/ Chat
9:30-10:30 PM CT
Go to "Members Only" Page to visit Chatroom

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To Join: Send a check or money order to:

NO2REALID.org
2330 Highland Ave South
Birmingham, AL 35205

or if you wish to contribute by Paypal or credit card:

send an email to don@no2realid.org

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If you can't make it please take a moment to let us know that you are interested in the issue by sending an email to info@NO2REALID.org. If you would like to be removed from this list, please send us an email to out@NO2REALID.organd put REMOVE in the subject area.=