... and where do you live again?

This post either shows a lack of understanding of how the US legislative system works or it's an attempt to paint the US as some kind of police state (which it isn't).

If you haven't read it, you should check out the report on the piece of legislation to which you refer (http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2005-02-10-house-licenses_x.htm) - you'll note the US Senate isn't necessarily pleased with having to deal with the bill and the President doesn't seem firmly behind it either.

In the US, a bill needs to pass both the House of Representatives and the US Senate and receive the President's signature in order for it to become law. Even if that happens, states can challenge the law in the Supreme Court and have it ruled "unconstitutional" if it violates any of the tenents of the US Constitution.

Don't tell me it's ineffective -- every little bit helps. And I have no reason to fear law enforcement, as I obey the law.

Good. Maybe now we can strat deporting those who are here illegally.

So, what if you don't drive, or decide NOT to drive? You don't HAVE to have a driver's license....especially if you live in a big city or happen to be Amish.

Its funny but when I write what I think to be a masterpiece it sits there with no comments! When I write about something that might be construed as controversial A whole debate starts up. I think I should stick more with the controversial and less on the masterpieces eh :)

Mike I also do not fear the law as I obey the laws but that did not keep me out of jail :) See this post here

http://www.15dn.com/15dnBlog/archives/mark_goes_to_jail_.php

I like these words by Martin Niemoller,

They came for the Communists, and I didn't object for I wasn't a Communist; They came for the Socialists, and I didn't object for I wasn't a Socialist; They came for the labor leaders, and I didn't object for I wasn't a labor leader; They came for the Jews, and I didn't object for I wasn't a Jew; Then they came for me and there was no one left to object.

Martin Niemoller, German Protestant Pastor (1892-1984)

I am dubious of all laws that are passed under the guise of protecting us when in reality what they realy do is remove more and more of our freedoms and give more and more POWER to those in government!

Mark...

I disbelieve this will become law, and if it does, I believe that the SC will overturn it.

But, as for not being afraid of the law because you haven't broken it, what do you do, live in a bubble? You've never jaywalked? Never broken the speed limit? Never kept cans of paint and turpentine in your basement? There are so so so many laws on the books that EVERYONE breaks the law. It's just a matter of getting the target on you for the laws to be upheld against you.

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~another attack on State's rights, and another victory for Bush, it only enhances his ability to rule out of fear rather than lead...~