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Once again, security for the country is what we are told is the motivation for allowing the government the capability to listen to phone calls or monitor our emails.  We are asked to believe that agencies and departments of the federal government will not use all the tools in the technological cookie jar that Congress has provided. 

I am bewildered as to why anyone would trust that the NSA, FBI or DHS will start obeying the law.  The FBI scripted their own version of FISA (eaves dropped on American citizen's phone calls, intercepted emails and monitored financial transactions) http://government.zdnet.com/?p=4296  The FBI abused NSL's http://altnews.com.au/drop/node/6479 DHS's Mocny conceded that the DHS can and will ignore federal privacy laws.

http://gcn.com/articles/2006/11/29/dhs-floats-proposal-for-global-envelope-of-terrorist-info-sharing.aspx 

The Stop Real ID Coalition and the Constitutional Alliance work around the clock attempting to stay current on the laws, initiatives and programs that impact our freedom. 

If as a country, we make a conscience decision not to accept risk but rather "at all costs" institute any and all measures that might protect us from a terrorist attack, we will not remain a free country.  We must be willing to accept some risk if we are to preserve our liberty, rights and freedom. 

Make no mistake about it-As a country we are giving the federal government the laws and tools (technology) to control us.  We have not learned the lessons of the McCarthy era.  We also have not learned from our experience while J. Edgar Hoover was the Director of the FBI.  We have not learned from the abuses of power witnessed under the Bush administration or those already taking place under the Obama administration.

I do not know what the "trigger" will be the provides government with the "excuse/reason" to take full control.  The trigger might be an economic collapse, a terrorist event, a pandemic or even a natural disaster.  The fact is a number of possibilities real or imagined exist that can be the trigger.  What I do know is once government has power it does not relinquish it.

We at the Stop Real ID Coalition and the Constitutional Alliance fully support the people in law enforcement, our military and our intelligence community.  We recognize the federal government has a responsibility to protect the citizens of the United States.  That being said, protecting does not equate to controlling.  We support state driver's licenses with document integrity.  We do not want to see counterfeit driver's licenses used to facilitate any criminal activity including acts of terrorism.  We have an alternative to the Real ID Act 2005, PASS ID Act and the REAL ID Repeal and Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2009

UPDATE ON SB1261 AND HR3471

There have been some articles about SB1261 (Providing for Additional Security in States’ Identification Act of 2009) or the PASS ID Act.  Very few people if any are talking about HR3471 (REAL ID Repeal and Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2009, short title).

What is important for all citizens to realize is the Real ID Act, PASS ID Act and the REAL ID Repeal and Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2009 all either do or will require that Americans be enrolled into a single global biometric identification system.  If one supports any of these bills then they support the federal government intervening in the issuance of state driver's licenses. 

I am absolutely besides myself attempting to understand why we are so blind about the power we are giving to the federal government.  The federal government has set 29% as being an acceptable rate to catch people and goods entering our country illegally through authorized Customs Border Patrol checkpoints.   http://homelandsecuritynewswire.com/single.php?id=8654   

If our government has the biometric information of terrorists then why not focus on terrorists at our checkpoints instead of all U.S. citizens?  If we do not have the biometric information of terrorists then why are we collecting the biometric information of American citizens? 

I get emails and telephone calls everyday asking me about the status of the aforementioned legislation. 

1)  PASS ID Act has passed with an amendment added, in committee (Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee).  It is my opinion that the PASS ID Act will be attached to other legislation before being heard by the full senate.  The Real ID Act 2005 was attached to other legislation (military spending and tsunami relief).  I believe PASS ID will be attached to an appropriations spending bill.  I do not believe the senate will take the time to debate PASS ID on its own merits.  Some will see the attachment of PASS ID to other legislation as a way to avoid debate or at least limit debate on PASS ID.  Others will argue attaching PASS ID to other legislation is a logical thing to do in order to best utilize the time the senate has to hear legislation.  In either case the result will be the PASS ID Act will pass in the senate.

2)  REAL ID Repeal and Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2009 (HR3471) has been referred to two house committees, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary.  HR3471 repeals Title II of the Real ID Act 2005 just as the PASS ID Act does.  HR3471 will reinstitute section 7212 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. 

Not confused yet?  The Pass ID Act calls for a non negotiated rulemaking process while HR3471 calls for a negotiated rulemaking process. 

The point is there is no way most people are going to understand the many nuances that are a reality when speaking about the path legislation can take to become law.  It is equally true that the rulemaking process is not easily understood. 

While the country is focused on healthcare, cap and trade, immigration and other issues the federal government is pulling the rug right our from underneath our feet.  The federal government has gone from protecting citizens to now wanting to control citizens. 

I have been on the phone all morning working with our contacts to open the door to my testifying in opposition to HR3471.  I have been put in contact with the people on "the Hill" that can make my testifying a reality. 

If we need the support of citizens to make calls we will put out an Action Alert. 

On a final note-HR3174, Photo Identification Security Act has been referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.  HR3174 mandates that all federal agencies/departments and financial institutions require a Real ID compliant driver's license.  If Real ID (Title II) is repealed then HR3174 will be amended to change from Real ID to PASS ID or whatever replaces Real ID, compliant driver's license. 

At the very least we are asking that each person who reads this pass it on to everyone they are in contact with.  Even at this late moment we need the financial assistance of you, the people.  Please do not assume others will give.  We do not ask for or take funding from groups/organizations.  We rely solely on private citizens.  The Constitutional Alliance is a non partisan organization.  We are $2,500 short of having the funding to meet with certain cable TV producers and hosts (New York City) as well as going to Washington D.C..  If anyone knows of a person that can help us with the $2,500 please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   We will provide whatever documentation is necessary to establish our credibility.  If needed we will go to the person.  The Constitutional Alliance is a non profit 501 (c) (3). 

Mark Lerner

Co-Founder Stop Real ID Coalition  www.stoprealidcoalition.com

Co-Founder Constitutional Alliance  www.constitutionalalliance.org

The most incredible acknowledgement ever of incompetency by the federal government.  click here to read  The federal government sets a goal of catching only 29% of people and goods that enter our country illegally at Customs-Border Patrol checkpoints.

Our government is shooting for 29% which means 71% will get through.  This does not include those people and goods that cross our borders where there is no checkpoint.  In school 60% is an "F".  It is incredulous that our government is hoping to achieve 29%.

We all know or should know about NSA spying on U.S. citizens.  click here to read  FBI abuse of National Security letters  click here to read  and the classifying by DHS of nearly all Americans as potential domestic terrorists  click here to get the pdf  takes a minute to download President Obama discusses "Preventive detention" click here to read

We are returning to D.C. but first meeting with cable network show hosts in New York.  We need your assistance.  We have a proven track record of success.  There are many important issues but if we do not insure our freedom is protected we will not have the ability to have our voices heard on other important matters!

We have borders that are not secure.  We are enrolling all Americans into a single global biometric identification system that directly controls our ability to buy, sell and travel.  Your biometric information is being shared globally.  International organizations and multi-national corporations are influencing our policy, law and implementation of the law.  The biometric of choice for our government is facial recognition.  Facial recognition, unlike fingerprints does not require that you know the government is collecting your biometric information.  The photo on your driver's licenses is mandated to be compatible with the adopted facial recognition international standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization, an agency of the United Nations. 

Information you provide your state DMV to acquire a driver's license can and is being shared with agencies/departments of the federal government and international law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

We at the Constitutional Alliance have been fighting the Real ID Act from its inception.  Last year we were in 24 states.  This year we will be in as many states or possibly more.

Either the government controls the people or the people control government.

In addition to the Real ID Act 2005 and the PASS ID legislation (SB1261) there is now a newly introduced third piece of legislation HR3471, ,"The REAL ID Repeal and Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2009" that must also be defeated.  H.R. 3471 is a new version of the 2004 IRTPA (Intelligence Reform and Terrorist Prevention Act).  Section 7212 of the IRTPA is just as egregious as Real ID.

The Constitutional Alliance has reached out across party lines as witnessed by the video at the top of our homepage www.stoprealidcoalition.com  We also have a web-site for the Constitutional Alliance www.constitutionalalliance.org   In addition to reaching out to Independents, Republicans and Democrats we have reached out to Christians and non Christians.

In Romans, Christians are told to support other believers that may have different views on Revelation.  In Revelation 13:16 and Revelation 13:17 scripture tells us of a system that will include all people and this system will control our ability to buy and sell.  In Revelation 14:9 and 14:10 we are told of the "Mark of the Beast".  Each Christian in their own good conscience may have different views of biblical prophecy.  On the issue of biblical prophecy every Christian should support other believers even if they have a different understanding of biblical prophecy.  If we do not protect each others's religious freedom we will surely lose our own.

Jews should understand what the danger is in being serialized/identified and controlled by government.

For those that do not believe in God there can be no denying we must pass on to future generations the liberty, rights and freedom our generation inherited from previous generations, that sacrificed so greatly for our generation.  Future generations, our children and grandchildren, cannot yet speak for themselves, so we must speak for them. You can leave your children money, a good education and other things but if you have not insured they will have the freedom, the rights and liberty we have had, the money and education will mean nothing.  

There is legislation in Congress that would mandate that when you stay in a hotel or motel your Wi-Fi records would be required to be kept for two years.  Congress is also considering legislation that would allow the federal government to take control of Internet Service Providers.

The Photo Identification Security Act (HR 3174) calls for all agencies and departments of the federal government and financial institutions to require a Real ID compliant driver's license.  If PASS ID or another wolf dressed in sheep's clothing replaces Real ID, the Photo Identification Security Act will be amended to read whatever the new government ID is, such as PASS ID.

It is not about national security, it is about control.  The latest in technology that is used to create biometric, RFID identification documents has already been defeated.  In 12 minutes a biometric, RFID identification document was cloned.

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http://homelandsecuritynewswire.com/single.php?id=8579  Religious freedom trumped by national security

http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/27/2770.asp  No warrant needed for police to come on your property and place a GPS device on your car

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