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Position Statement: I support all immigrants having a National ID Card.
Description of Position:
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If done properly a national identification card would be beneficial. The question is, will it be done properly? What information would it contain? Who has access? Will it be secure? Too many questions to make an informed decision. But what I do support is a better identification system for foreigners here in the states. With indepth identification methods that can not be tampered with. For example, retinal photography and iris photography should be used to help with identification. As an Optometrist, I know that these retinaprints and irisprints can not be altered without major surgery. With a national database it would not be difficult to match up these identification items. Especially, when used with other identifying marks, etc. With terrorism a reality even citizens of the United States that have certain racial backgrounds should be included. It is not a prejudice issue or a form of discrimination. It is national security. And as long as it is done in a respectable manner no one should fail to comply. A national ID card should be voluntary until its usefullness is proven. |
 2007-10-02 |
The idea of a mandatory national ID card can soon be a reality thanks to an Act passed in 2005. I do not support a mandatory national ID card for American citizens. Immigrants should be required to have identification cards to prove their status. But American citizens have no need for such a card. Unfortunately, Senator Rockefeller, Senator Byrd and all other members of the U.S. Senate disagree. Both the House and Senate passed the REAL ID Act of 2005 which opens the door for the national ID card to be enacted. Initially the Act was to begin in May of 2008 but has since been postponed until December 31, 2009. Probably because 2008 is an election year. Every Senator including Senator Clinton voted to pass this Act. If you oppose a national ID card then stop voting for incumbents who voted to pass the REAL ID Act and open the door to a national ID Card. ITS TIME to elect candidates who will overturn this Act before it becomes law. |
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National ID Card
