Thanks for the ping! My stance has not changed significantly. I have spent a fair amount of time at http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm , and discussed this with some associates. The increased security is a good thing. The deference on changing a civil violation to a criminal felony is likewise a good thing. My justification for this is based upon interstate travel and work as a US citizen. I work in states (and countries) other than my state of permanent residence. I may stay in another state (or country) for more than 90 days. Each state (and many countries) have different requirements for declaring residency. For example, I traveled from Texas to Virginia and stayed in an extended stay apartment; paying a monthly lease for 6 months. I had my corporate office forward mail to the extended stay. I did not file a change of address for my personal mail, since I still maintained a homestead in Texas; and my payroll was mailed to/direct deposited in Texas. While in Virginia, I committed the high felony of receiving a parking citation for the rental car. It turns out that Avis showed the address of the extended stay on the contract. Long story short, I could not pay the citation in person, since I did not have a Virginia ID.
This is not the end of the republic. Anyone calling for violent uprising is not a patriot; furthermore they are a pariah to be shunned. Twenty years after President Reagan persuaded congress to act, the political and economic environment has changed. So be it. Our great republic was built upon a solid foundation. I have confidence that no single man, committee, or demonstration will bring this great country to ruin.