ID cards... watch out it is coming for all of us

[greenbriar]

First They Came for the Jews
First they came for the Jews
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for the Communists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for me
and there was no one left
to speak out for me.


Pastor Martin Niemöller




Edit to add to today's climate

First Bush and Gonzales came for the terrorists, but I was not a terrorist, so I did not speak out. Then they came for the enemy combatants, but I was not a combatant, so I did not object. Then they came for the protestors resisting "free speech zones" near Bush campaign rallies, but I was not a protestor and so I only voiced my unease.

If we - and our elected representatives - do not speak out now, loudly and forcefully

http://www.commondreams.org/views05/0110-33.htm

[waiting for hope]

1. Just wait...

the ID cards will prefix with the number 666...

[greenbriar]

2. I believe it is quite possible

and that scares me

[waiting for hope]

6. Did you see the History Channel

yesterday? They were promoting the new Omen movie so they had a day long back to back shows on the Anti-Christ and the end of times......I love the History Channel but got kinda spooked.. :scared:

[greenbriar]

10. I missed that

but I admit I would be spooked

[greenbriar]

4. found this looking for the original

quite stunning

[Pierre.Suave]

3. I dont like it

This will make it easier to keep us all under control...

[newyawker99]

27. Hi jasonc!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Rainscents]

5. Fundies are going to be very upset!!!

I can't wait!!! They created this fucking monster and they can now eat the fucker!

[JuniperLea]

14. That's funny as hell!

I told a fundie I worked with, right after W's inauguration and the fundie's "victory lap" around the office, that I was going to blame all of W's evil on him and that he can't come crying to anyone when W forces him to take the mark of the beast. I hope he remembers that day:)

[Rainscents]

20. I can't for his responds!!!

You should fucking rib it in... I TOLD YOU SO!!! LOL

[greenbriar]

21. if it wasn't so scary

It would be fun to rub it in,


but it is not funny

[Catshrink]

7. I thought of that same statement when I read your subject line...

I can hear someone asking for my papers, just like the Nazis. It's getting so scary.

[greenbriar]

8. I agree

scary

[HereSince1628]

9. I ain't gonna get panicked until they tatoo my arm.

[Duer 157099]

11. by then it's too late

panic now, while you still can

[greenbriar]

12. I think then it may be too late

:(

[JuniperLea]

15. Tattoos are too easily altered... I'm betting we get chips...

Like a dog.

[CrispyQ]

16. Yep. It'll be chips.

I believe that I have lived during the best years of the United States. I believe the US will barely be recognizable in another 15-20 years. Holy crap, maybe 5-10. :mad:

[JuniperLea]

17. I'll see your 5-10..,

and up you 1.5 to 3.

I lived some good times here too. Quite frankly, I wasn't this scared when the teacher taught me to duck and cover... or when I got Viet Nam death counts as a side dish to the evening meal. I am more terrified now than I was on 9/11/01, because I know the enemy and he/they are on the inside. On 9/11 we at least felt we had each other and the USA to back us up. Now we are just screwed... no lube, no kiss.

[greenbriar]

18. too true

sad

[dysfunctional press]

23. how do those chips stand up to EMP...?

nobody's tagging me with anything. ever.

[Occulus]

26. As much as they would like that to happen, too many people

would be way, WAY too pissed off.

Maybe it should be officially floated as an idea, just so that particular truth can be proven.

[JuniperLea]

28. Way too many people are pissed off about the wars

And the lies... and both are still happening.

[spanone]

13. We will have to prove that we are not illegal aliens.

just as we now are guilty of terrorism until proven innocent.

[Conker]

19. Yeah, things are really bad now.Too bad all of us liberals can't just...

leave the U.S. and leave all the problems to the conservatives.That way they can clean up the mess they created.

[ekelly]

22. Biometric ID cards ONLY for guest workers?

I think not.
On it's face, it can't work.

Job Seeker #1:

Guest Worker
Applies for a job
Presents guest worker papers and bio ID card.
Employer verifies he is eligible to work in the USA.



Job Seeker #2:

Illegal Immigrant
Applies for job
Presents forged driver license, SS card, etc
Employer has no way of knowing whether those documents are authentic or forged.



Job Seeker #3:

American Citizen.
Applies for a job
Presents driver license, SS card, etc
Employer has no way of knowing whether those documents are authentic or forged.

This does not solve the problem of forged documents by illegal immigrants or anyone else.
The only way a bio ID card would work is if EVERYONE seeking work in this country has one.

The whole thing is a bad, bad idea!!!!!!!!!!!

[aquart]

25. Yup.

[greenbriar]

29. exactly my point!!! WE better speak up NOW>>>>>>>>>>>

Job Seeker #3:

American Citizen.
Applies for a job
Presents driver license, SS card, etc
Employer has no way of knowing whether those documents are authentic or forged.

This does not solve the problem of forged documents by illegal immigrants or anyone else.
The only way a bio ID card would work is if EVERYONE seeking work in this country has one.

The whole thing is a bad, bad idea!!!!!!!!!

[aquart]

24. Emailed my senators:

"Tell fascist George to take his "tamper-proof identity card" and stuff it up his ass.

IDENTITY CARDS!!!?????

AND YOU STILL DON'T HAVE THE GUTS TO IMPEACH????"