Beat The Chip: REDUX: blowing the whistle, privacy showdowns and Gold Stars

BTC - There's still an inherent breakdown between what we think is serviceable law and what the federal government believes is good law or even just.. law. Laws which give States money and Gold Stars for Real ID benchmark compliance are still earning scathing public contempt, unless, as Lady Axxiom says, its called anything other than Real ID.

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The pathetic new normal includes more TSA search and siezure of your private parts.

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Facebook responds to User ID controversy

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