Greg’s got my take so I won’t repeat it….
Chuck Sweeney tells us that Oberweis is a big fan of the Real ID Act
Oberweis, an Aurora businessman, said Sunday at a Greater Rockford Airport news conference that if he?s elected governor, he will strictly enforce the new federal REAL ID Act, which would render the matricula cards useless.
Under the terms of the REAL ID Act, the state of Illinois has until May 8, 2008, to become fully compliant? with the law?s provisions, Oberweis said.
?Some governments have complained. Others have stated they will disobey the new law. Let me assure you this: In an Oberweis administration, the state of Illinois will move as quickly as possible to adopt the mandates of the REAL ID Act. The safety of our people demands that we do this,? he said
The REAL ID Act is a disaster waiting to happen. The basic requirements aren’t that much different from current Illinois rules as I remember them
A photo identity document (except that a non-photo identity document is acceptable if it includes both the person?s full legal name and date of birth)
Documentation showing the person?s date of birth
Proof of the person?s social security account number (SSN) or verification that the person is not eligible for an SSN
Documentation showing the person?s name and address of principal residence
The kicker is this
Before issuing a DL/ID, the state shall verify, with the issuing agency, the issuance, validity and completeness of each document to be presented
Now, the SoS office is dramatically better than in years past, but can you imagine how hard it will be for the Driver’s License facilities to confirm each piece of identification with a utility, credit card company, Social Security, and/or the County where you were born?
Jim Oberweis wants you to sit in uncomfortable chairs for long, long hours.