Another Brick in the Wall: Real ID passes in US Senate

Boing Boing: Real ID passes in US Senate

Congratulations, America, on your new National ID card! And not a moment too soon, I say. When will Canada follow your shining example? Americans will soon be able to use a single card for almost all their daily activities, ensuring that their every move is tracked and stored for future reference. And with the Patriot Act, the federal government has the legal right to tap into all the millions of datasources that will surely spring up with your Real ID number attached. Terrorists beware! It's now only a matter of time before the terror warriors will be able to tap into your library records, video rentals, gym memberships, driving records, Quiznos orders, and perhaps even your tanning schedule! You can run, but you can't hide.