The law demands any person trying to enter a Federal structure, fly on an plane or open a financial account to show the nationally recognized Real ID or a passport. It would also put every Real ID holder in a central database. In theory good, but the fact is that the Real ID destroys on our privacy and invites thieves to steal personal info without making the US more protected from terrorists or deterring illegal immigration.

Unluckily, Real ID is a debacle waiting to materialize. The age of Big Brother has begun. The  initial estimated expenditure was  fifteen billion dollars, it’s been “abridged” to approximately $4 billion (a lot of money, isn’t it?) by giving local governments greater flexibility in issuing licenses to older Americans.

The REAL ID Act of 2005 is a U.S. national law that imposes selected  standards for the state driver’s licenses, to be acknowledged by the Big Brothers in the Federal government for “official purposes”.

Another state joins the revolution — The Utah House voted in early February 2010 for the state to opt out of the federal REAL ID Act in a stunning upset to go up against what many legislators deem an imperious national government.   Utah legislators said that the feds must stand back. Sandstrom acknowledged his proposed law is supported by a widespread range of groups, from the ACLU to the Utah Eagle Forum. House members also liked it, giving the nod to it on a 68-3 vote and shipping it to the Senate.  Amazingly,so far, 15 states have opted out of the act, although 13 others are allowing for it, Sandstrom said.  As one expert recently quipped, the Real ID Act is one small step at a time for man, one gigantic wait at driver’s license agency.  In a stunning alignment of interests from the liberals and conservatives, the transgendered community is as uneasy about the act’s implications as the conservatives are.  Evidently, privacy harks free in the country!  In yet another strange turn, Pennsylvania is refusing to put into practice Real ID until the Big Brother’s league will cough up more money!

So where do we go from this point, and what can an individual do?  It’s too last-ditch to stop Real ID, now you must look after yourself.  This site shows you how to guard yourself.  If you don’t believe me:  Just test this out, a file of millions of cellphones is now online, exposing YOU and millions of others:  <A href=”http://www.PhoneNumbers4.me.”>www.PhoneNumbers4.me</a>.  Take charge now.  The right to privacy you save may be your own!

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Every day most of us give away information about ourselves — sometimes knowingly and other times when we do not even realize it. You are your best privacy protector. It pays to: Trace that phone number!

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Be aware of how and when you give out personal information. Find out what information about you is stored in major industry and government data bases.

1. Find out what is in your credit report . It can determine if you get a loan, an apartment, a job, or insurance coverage. It is available to credit grantors, employers, landlords and insurers — anyone with a “legitimate business need.” The crime of identity theft is rampant. Order your credit report at least once a year. Make sure it is accurate and check for fraud.

Consumers can get a free copy of their credit reports annually. To order your free reports from the three credit bureaus, go to www.annualcreditreport.com where you can order your reports directly or download the Annual Credit Report Request form to mail in your request. You can also call (877) 322-8228.

For more information, see the Federal Trade Commission’s Facts for Consumers at http://www.ftc.gov/freereports. The PRC’s guide on credit reporting is another source of useful information, www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs6-crdt.htm.

We recommend that you stagger your reports from the three bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Order one every four months to enable you to monitor your credit history throughout the year. But order all three at once if you are in the market for credit or are applying for a job.
Also, Â Look for ways to “opt out” of mailing lists to reduce “junk” mail. Many mail order firms, magazines and credit card companies now provide a box to check if you do not want your name, address, and shopping habits sold to or shared with other companies.

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