Comments on: DHS: REAL ID protects your privacy, we promise http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/ Protect yourself from government gaffes, bureaucratic blunders and incumbent incompetence Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:25:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Michael Hampton http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14759 Michael Hampton Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:02:13 +0000 http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14759 Let's see. I openly criticize the federal government. The occupational hazard here is that occasionally (such as last October) I get six U.S. Marshals and ATF agents banging on my door and interrogating my roommates and me for an hour and a half. I told them to come back with a warrant and then publicly embarrassed them by posting on this site exactly what they did. They haven't been back, and probably won't be coming back. But you never know. As for political change, that happens not in 11 months, but right here in New Hampshire, this very evening. Or it doesn't happen at all. Vote for Ron Paul in your upcoming presidential primary. Let’s see. I openly criticize the federal government. The occupational hazard here is that occasionally (such as last October) I get six U.S. Marshals and ATF agents banging on my door and interrogating my roommates and me for an hour and a half. I told them to come back with a warrant and then publicly embarrassed them by posting on this site exactly what they did.

They haven’t been back, and probably won’t be coming back. But you never know.

As for political change, that happens not in 11 months, but right here in New Hampshire, this very evening. Or it doesn’t happen at all. Vote for Ron Paul in your upcoming presidential primary.

]]> By: peacekeeper http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14758 peacekeeper Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:30:46 +0000 http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14758 I currently am working on a Federal Project that involves the deployment of a new system that works much the way RealID would anticipatedly work, utilizing biometrix and smart-card technology for access and control of sensitive information in government facilities. In my quest for information I have stumbled upon this site and was quite impressed with the intelligent and thought provoking comments expressed. I think John R.'s comments especially were intriguing. In addition, I could totally understand his concerns and issues with RealID. I do find though that no-one as yet, as far as I could tell, has really addressed the fact that while RealID seems incredible invasive and contrary to our Constitutional Rights, God-given rights, etc.; it is in reality not much different than the freedoms we have already sacrificed in the name of convenience. take for example your cell-phone. Do you own one? Do you carry it with you most everywhere you go? Guess what, you've been tagged. Yes, your cell phone emits a constant signal to nearby receivers that with very little effort can be used to pinpoint your exact location. How about this one; do you own a vehicle made in this country equipped with On-Star, or any type of GPS Navigational system? You've been tagged. We can all sit here and worry and fret about the possibilities of being hunted out as we see in Hollywood features, and talk about conspiracy theories and the corruption and misuse of information all day; but the reality of the matter is this. 1) What are you doing that makes you so fearful that others might discover what you are doing? I have been in trouble with the law before. I have screwed up by thinking I was a rock-star during my adolescence and for many years, it was near impossible for me to get the type of job I have now because as the government and security agencies saw it, I was a risk. But I came to realize, my problems were self created. I cleaned up my act, stopped doing things that made me appear "shady" and associated with people who lived by a principal of honesty, respect and love for their neighbor. For me this was easily found in the Christian circle and to be honest it matters not whether you believe in Christ, God , Buddha, Allah, or whatever; you cannot argue that you would not prefer to be treated in accordance and be surrounded by people who truly live out the values expressed in the Bible. Try it, I dare you. You might find you become less concerned about what someone may find out about you if you have nothing to hide. 2) If privacy is of a true concern and you are truly worried about not being able to be found, or have your whereabouts potentially known, I encourage you to go on the lamb. that means give up all of your luxuries and conveniences. Do not associate with anyone, for they may tell someone they have seen you. Do not use electricity or public utilities, for you can be tracked by your usage. Do not live in the middle of the woods, and try to cook by fire, as everyone will know your there. Don't walk around in public spaces, someone might see you. Do not purchase anything, for the serial information on currency can be traced. Don't work for any currency or wages or anything for that matter cause your employer / receiver of your goods will likely remember you. I could go on but I think the point is made. As I said, I think the issue is real, that the information age is upon us and the concerns are real of the possibility of the information being used improperly. However if it is your government you are concerned about using it improperly the only way you can fix it is to change it to be people you trust. In 11 months we have that opportunity. Myself, I'll base my decision not on party affiliation, who's cute, what gender they are, where they're from, how much money they were able to spend on they're campaign, or anything of that nature. I'm going for the one who claims to have the values I want in my leader. Values that support my ability to worship as I wish, one who agrees I should have civil liberties and rights, but not at the cost of another's. One who is likely to promote and encourage myself and my fellow citizens to live by the principals and values laid out in the Bible, and encourages love and respect amongst all mankind. I will listen to each of their words carefully, I will research their words of the past, and I will follow the one who has a track record of doing as they have said they would do. Oh, they may have a few blemishes in their past, I know I do; but did they learn from them and fix them openly, or are they still trying to play duck-n-cover? I currently am working on a Federal Project that involves the deployment of a new system that works much the way RealID would anticipatedly work, utilizing biometrix and smart-card technology for access and control of sensitive information in government facilities. In my quest for information I have stumbled upon this site and was quite impressed with the intelligent and thought provoking comments expressed. I think John R.’s comments especially were intriguing. In addition, I could totally understand his concerns and issues with RealID. I do find though that no-one as yet, as far as I could tell, has really addressed the fact that while RealID seems incredible invasive and contrary to our Constitutional Rights, God-given rights, etc.; it is in reality not much different than the freedoms we have already sacrificed in the name of convenience.
take for example your cell-phone. Do you own one? Do you carry it with you most everywhere you go? Guess what, you’ve been tagged. Yes, your cell phone emits a constant signal to nearby receivers that with very little effort can be used to pinpoint your exact location. How about this one; do you own a vehicle made in this country equipped with On-Star, or any type of GPS Navigational system? You’ve been tagged.
We can all sit here and worry and fret about the possibilities of being hunted out as we see in Hollywood features, and talk about conspiracy theories and the corruption and misuse of information all day; but the reality of the matter is this.
1) What are you doing that makes you so fearful that others might discover what you are doing? I have been in trouble with the law before. I have screwed up by thinking I was a rock-star during my adolescence and for many years, it was near impossible for me to get the type of job I have now because as the government and security agencies saw it, I was a risk. But I came to realize, my problems were self created. I cleaned up my act, stopped doing things that made me appear “shady” and associated with people who lived by a principal of honesty, respect and love for their neighbor. For me this was easily found in the Christian circle and to be honest it matters not whether you believe in Christ, God , Buddha, Allah, or whatever; you cannot argue that you would not prefer to be treated in accordance and be surrounded by people who truly live out the values expressed in the Bible. Try it, I dare you. You might find you become less concerned about what someone may find out about you if you have nothing to hide.
2) If privacy is of a true concern and you are truly worried about not being able to be found, or have your whereabouts potentially known, I encourage you to go on the lamb. that means give up all of your luxuries and conveniences. Do not associate with anyone, for they may tell someone they have seen you. Do not use electricity or public utilities, for you can be tracked by your usage. Do not live in the middle of the woods, and try to cook by fire, as everyone will know your there. Don’t walk around in public spaces, someone might see you. Do not purchase anything, for the serial information on currency can be traced. Don’t work for any currency or wages or anything for that matter cause your employer / receiver of your goods will likely remember you. I could go on but I think the point is made.
As I said, I think the issue is real, that the information age is upon us and the concerns are real of the possibility of the information being used improperly. However if it is your government you are concerned about using it improperly the only way you can fix it is to change it to be people you trust. In 11 months we have that opportunity. Myself, I’ll base my decision not on party affiliation, who’s cute, what gender they are, where they’re from, how much money they were able to spend on they’re campaign, or anything of that nature. I’m going for the one who claims to have the values I want in my leader. Values that support my ability to worship as I wish, one who agrees I should have civil liberties and rights, but not at the cost of another’s. One who is likely to promote and encourage myself and my fellow citizens to live by the principals and values laid out in the Bible, and encourages love and respect amongst all mankind. I will listen to each of their words carefully, I will research their words of the past, and I will follow the one who has a track record of doing as they have said they would do. Oh, they may have a few blemishes in their past, I know I do; but did they learn from them and fix them openly, or are they still trying to play duck-n-cover?

]]> By: Who wants a national ID? - Homeland Stupidity http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14757 Who wants a national ID? - Homeland Stupidity Wed, 02 May 2007 22:32:00 +0000 http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14757 [...] The majority of Americans, it seems, support the idea of a national ID, as long as it doesn’t contain biometric information, according to a recent UPI/Zogby poll. But a large coalition of groups from every part of the political spectrum has gotten together to oppose the REAL ID Act as a threat to Americans’ security. [...] [...] The majority of Americans, it seems, support the idea of a national ID, as long as it doesn’t contain biometric information, according to a recent UPI/Zogby poll. But a large coalition of groups from every part of the political spectrum has gotten together to oppose the REAL ID Act as a threat to Americans’ security. [...]

]]> By: Washington state pretends to reject REAL ID - Homeland Stupidity http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14756 Washington state pretends to reject REAL ID - Homeland Stupidity Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:34:13 +0000 http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14756 [...] Homeland Security secretary Michael Chertoff has previously said that REAL ID compliant licenses and identification cards would protect individuals’ privacy — at least from non-governmental threats. But those aren’t the serious threats to your privacy. [...] [...] Homeland Security secretary Michael Chertoff has previously said that REAL ID compliant licenses and identification cards would protect individuals’ privacy — at least from non-governmental threats. But those aren’t the serious threats to your privacy. [...]

]]> By: Jeff Hoyt http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14755 Jeff Hoyt Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:31:09 +0000 http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14755 Jason, Travel and spending money I shouldn't spend has kept me out of touch for a bit. I did troll around a bit for some of the problems in driver licensure. Stopped after finding stories about sale of personal information leading to stalkings and even killings. Will go further as time allows. Jeff Jason,
Travel and spending money I shouldn’t spend has kept me out of touch for a bit. I did troll around a bit for some of the problems in driver licensure. Stopped after finding stories about sale of personal information leading to stalkings and even killings. Will go further as time allows.
Jeff

]]> By: DHS Claims RealID Protects Privacy | The Privacy Guy http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14754 DHS Claims RealID Protects Privacy | The Privacy Guy Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:12:27 +0000 http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14754 [...] DHS: REAL ID protects your privacy, we promise [...] [...] DHS: REAL ID protects your privacy, we promise [...]

]]> By: Washington state accepts REAL ID, gets bonus - Homeland Stupidity http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14753 Washington state accepts REAL ID, gets bonus - Homeland Stupidity Tue, 27 Mar 2007 02:20:05 +0000 http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14753 [...] Homeland Security secretary Michael Chertoff hailed the new cards as a win for security, efficiency and privacy. Yes, privacy. “This new license not only makes it easier to move across the border, but it will make it easier to secure [individuals’] privacy,” Chertoff said. . . . [...] [...] Homeland Security secretary Michael Chertoff hailed the new cards as a win for security, efficiency and privacy. Yes, privacy. “This new license not only makes it easier to move across the border, but it will make it easier to secure [individuals’] privacy,” Chertoff said. . . . [...]

]]> By: Verbos http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14752 Verbos Sun, 25 Mar 2007 15:30:14 +0000 http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14752 Here is another one. Here is another one.

]]> By: Verbos http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14751 Verbos Sun, 25 Mar 2007 14:28:09 +0000 http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14751 Hey! Check this out. This is the next step in government privacy violations. Hey! Check this out. This is the next step in government privacy violations.

]]> By: Bulldog23A http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14750 Bulldog23A Sun, 25 Mar 2007 02:46:26 +0000 http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/03/22/dhs-real-id-protects-your-privacy-we-promise/#comment-14750 There are cost-effective ways for states to create secure identification cards. Why is the Federal Government involved in what is obviously personal buisiness? I am willing to accept a secure id at a state level, but a national id card with tracking capabilities is just too Orwellian for my comfort. There are cost-effective ways for states to create secure identification cards. Why is the Federal Government involved in what is obviously personal buisiness? I am willing to accept a secure id at a state level, but a national id card with tracking capabilities is just too Orwellian for my comfort.

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