I just got back from a meeting of 30 or so groups/organizations. I left very encouraged by the willingness of the people in attendance to work together. We at the Stop Real ID Coalition and the Constitutional Alliance often ask, if we cannot work together, how can we expect others to work with us?
The question of what will or will not happen regarding the Real ID Act 2005 is still up in the air. I was in Washington D.C. very recently, meeting with the "right" people to attempt to get a handle on what is going to happen with The Real ID Act 2005. What is apparent is that the "wolf" is going to come back dressed in sheep's clothing. I am fairly sure the Real ID Act will be repealed, but I'm equally sure that it will be replaced with something that is just as egregious.
I find it disturbing, to say the least, that the NGA (National Governors Association) is participating in discussions with the U.S. Senate and others about exactly what should replace Real ID. By participating in these discussions the NGA is legitimizing the idea that the federal government should be involved in the issuance of a state driver's license.
We at the Coalition are working on finishing a book/pamphlet that will be available by mid-June. Within the book/pamphlet will be our thoughts, observations, experiences and solutions as to what we believe the threats will be that are coming out of the federal government. We are focusing on issues, not people or political parties.
Last year we were in roughly one out of every two states. This year we are already on pace to be in more states than last year. We will continue to offer legislation, support that legislation by providing testimony and working with grassroots efforts and yes, even the mainstream media to insure our voice, your voice is heard and respected. We expect very soon our supporters will see how our efforts to work with the mainstream media are paying off.
We want to thank everyone for their support. This is a "team" effort.
