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Three years ago, I was invited to speak with a group of state legislators from around the country, on the subject of drivers licenses. I told them then that the current situation could not last. The states have reciprocal rights, a license from any state can be turned into one from any other state. That's how half the terrorists on 9/11 began with NC licenses -- where the process was weakest.

I told the legislators that either they straightened out the situation by raising the minimum standards, or Congress would do it for them. The states continued to dither, and Congress acted.

As for this revolt, it will die in its cradle when Congress cuts all money for highways until the states fall in line. Remember how the Congress forced the issue of the 55 MPH speed limit? It threatened to cut off the money. The states blustered and complained. Then there was a loud sucking sound, and all fell in line.

History is such a good teacher, whenever we pay attention to it. And when we don't, it has ways of capturing our attention. Even the NJ legislature can learn, though there may be blood on the floor before it does. LOL.

Congressman Billybob

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PLEASE, an IQ of 1/2 of 10 knows this Real ID Act is a joke.

yeah, more laws on top of more laws that will never be enforced except for the Middle Sap Class.

Bust an illegal imm w/o a REAL ID, slap on the paw and release.

Joe Workstiff w/o a REAL ID, Hard time.

Disgustinging.

As for this revolt, it will die in its cradle when Congress cuts all money for highways until the states fall in line. Remember how the Congress forced the issue of the 55 MPH speed limit? It threatened to cut off the money. The states blustered and complained. Then there was a loud sucking sound, and all fell in line.

Yes, and I remember when conservatives here fought hard against the Federal government taking our money and bribing our state government with it (or using it as a sledgehammer).

But that was before we needed to trade fundamental things for security.

As for this revolt, it will die in its cradle when Congress cuts all money for highways until the states fall in line. Remember how the Congress forced the issue of the 55 MPH speed limit? It threatened to cut off the money. The states blustered and complained. Then there was a loud sucking sound, and all fell in line.

Actually, the states are more assertive now.

You may recall we beat National ID once before during the Xlinton years. Ron Paul and Senator Shelby won that one for us at the last minute.

It isn't a done deal by any means.

So long to State’s Rights. There’s not much left of ‘em and cutting off Highway Funds which belong to the people of their respective states to begin with is the stuff wars have been fought over.
My GGF did just that in the Late Unpleasantnee of 1861-1865. I’m just about to the point that I’m ready to follow his lead and try it one more time. (Maybe we’ll git it right this next go round).