Precursor Marks

A revolt against a national driver's license, begun in Maine last month, has been quickly spreading to other states. The Maine Legislature overwhelmingly passed a resolution objecting to the Real ID Act, and within a week, lawmakers in Georgia, Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, Vermont and Washington state also balked at Real ID. It is expected that these states will soon pass laws or adopt resolutions declining to participate in the federal identification network. Arizona, Georgia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming all have active legislation against Real ID. Missouri state Rep. James Guest has formed a coalition of lawmakers from 34 states to file bills that oppose or protest Real ID.

• JJ Commentary: Many consider this to be a move toward a “national ID” which is a precursor to the “mark of the beast.”