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[LuvOrlando]

I'm sorry, I really don't understand what you're trying to say. Earlier you said...

BUT, Real ID isn't scheduled to go into effect until May 2025. That's over 18 months away. So no, the US has NOT "just revamped to Real ID licenses". AND, the ONLY domestic travel Real ID will affect (in May 2025 if it doesn't get extended) is commercial air travel.

And, I'm wondering what "entire process" was "so leaky".

I'm trying to get clarification of what you were trying to say.

But why?

Please explain the why.

The fact it was postponed does not change the reason, please do go on and explain your understanding of the why behind Real ID. It seems very important you get something across to me, over and over you seek to enlighten, so please, by all means I am all ears.

 

[luv2cheer92]

But why?

Please explain the why.

The fact it was postponed does not change the reason, please do go on and explain your understanding of the why behind Real ID. It seems very important you get something across to me, over and over you seek to enlighten, so please, by all means I am all ears.

What are you even talking about?

 

[Buzz Rules]

This thread is giving me a headache.

 

[sam_gordon]

But why?

Please explain the why.

The fact it was postponed does not change the reason, please do go on and explain your understanding of the why behind Real ID. It seems very important you get something across to me, over and over you seek to enlighten, so please, by all means I am all ears.

Here you go... from the horses mouth: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id

The REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for license issuance and production and prohibits certain federal agencies from accepting for certain purposes driver’s licenses and identification cards from states not meeting the Act’s minimum standards.

The government (when they passed the bill) decided it would be a good idea to have Federal minimum standards when it comes to IDs (instead of every state doing their own thing).

Does that answer your "why"?

 

[focusondisney]

I said passports are an option. Not the only option.

I have always believed that everyone should be required to have a passport when they are born, so it will be easier for those kids to be able to have less travel issues in the future.

You also said you think they should be a requirement.

 

[Robbie Cottam]

But why?

Please explain the why.

The fact it was postponed does not change the reason, please do go on and explain your understanding of the why behind Real ID. It seems very important you get something across to me, over and over you seek to enlighten, so please, by all means I am all ears.

Why the Real Id act was passed?

We have already addressed that

 

[Buzz Rules]

In the future (100 years plus from now) passports and real ID will probably be like a pokedex to be honest.

 

[Buzz Rules]

You also said you think they should be a requirement.

A requirement of one being issued for free by the government to all citizens.

 

[Robbie Cottam]

In the future (100 years plus from now) passports and real ID will probably be like a pokedex to be honest.

No, when you are born you'll be chipped

 

[Lord Manhammer]

This thread is giving me a headache.

Sorry, was really just trying to give some interesting information! It kinda went off the rails.

 

[sam_gordon]

A requirement of one being issued for free by the government to all citizens.

OK, now I'll ask you... "why"? Passport for children are only good for five years. That makes sense, they change so much when younger. So would the government issue one at age 5 also? When does the government stop issuing them for free?

It's going to be the RARE person, especially a child, who has to forego an international trip because they don't have a passport.

 

[Buzz Rules]

No, when you are born you'll be chipped

I just meant that as more global issues keep happening, identification is going to become more important whether we like it or not.

 

[Buzz Rules]

OK, now I'll ask you... "why"? Passport for children are only good for five years. That makes sense, they change so much when younger. So would the government issue one at age 5 also? When does the government stop issuing them for free?

It's going to be the RARE person, especially a child, who has to forego an international trip because they don't have a passport.

To prevent other negative occurrences from happening in the future. Just spit balling here but child kidnapping could possibly be reduced or a lost child could be identified quicker maybe?

 

[Buzz Rules]

Sorry, was really just trying to give some interesting information! It kinda went off the rails.

No problem. I found the information interesting and more aware.

 

[SirDuff]

To prevent other negative occurrences from happening in the future. Just spit balling here but child kidnapping could possibly be reduced or a lost child could be identified quicker maybe?

How?

 

[Buzz Rules]

How?

Just a thought. If passports go into an international database, then they can't be stolen out of the country. If a lost child was in the system's database (maybe by finger print), it would help reunite them with their family. It's just a thought, I don't know how realistic it would be.

 

[Lord Manhammer]

That's really cool. I'm hoping to get a PHD in History in the future if my law school ambitions don't pan out. I'm still deciding which path I want to pursue more.

Thanks, I've been teaching in higher ed for 17 years so I guess I really love it. How far along are you in law school? Frankly, you'd only need a PhD in History if you plan to teach college. Only you can figure out which career path is best for you, BUT I will say, teaching college is the greatest job in the world. If you have any questions about the PhD process, send me a DM and I'll tell whatever you'd like to know.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Thanks, I've been teaching in higher ed for 17 years so I guess I really love it. How far along are you in law school? Frankly, you'd only need a PhD in History if you plan to teach college. Only you can figure out which career path is best for you, BUT I will say, teaching college is the greatest job in the world. If you have any questions about the PhD process, send me a DM and I'll tell whatever you'd like to know.

I'm still working to save up for graduate school. I'm not enrolled yet. I'm still deciding what I want to do. It's a big decision (and a lot of money) and I'm not rushing it. Thanks. I'll keep that in mind for the future.

 

[Lord Manhammer]

I still working to save up for graduate school. Thanks. I'll keep that in mind for the future.

You may not need to save as much as you anticipate. One aspect of grad school is getting an assistantship of some sort which can help offset some of the costs. I only paid for my last 2 years of my PhD (out of a total of six years) as the rest of the costs were offset when I was teaching and working in my university's TV studio.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Thanks for the tip. I'm definitely exploring my options.