Stansfield here with an interesting take on the REAL ID act by the ACLU. As with most issues, I think the ACLU is going just a bit overboard with this issue. I encourage you to read the whole article presented at the end of the skit.

Here's a couple more articles against the act:

FindLaw

Senator Feinstein's opinion - a trustworthy source, to be sure :-)


Articles supporting the act:

Joplin Independent

Comments delivered by Rep. Sensenbrenner, R-Wis. urging support for the act

What I'm aggravated with is the fact that Congress has attached this proposal as a rider on an unrelated emergency funds bill for Iraq and Afghanistan. An act like this, that could potentially be seen as another movement toward a Big Brother-esque government, should not be tacked on to some bill and given the appearance that it needs to be weaseled through Congress.

I am not against the principle of this act. Limiting the maneuverability of terrorists is an excellent idea, and one to be handled appropriately. The REAL ID act may not be the best means to achieve that goal, though.

So, I challenge those who are whining about this act to come up with a substitute. Let's hear some ideas, not just complaints.