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Mike Bourque
of Topsham, ME
No need for Real ID over 50 is not true. It replaces your drivers license. Age is not a factor. See DHS web site for real information.report abuse
Mar 25, 2008 9:59 PM
MyOpinion,
No need for Real ID over 50 is not true. It replaces your drivers license. Age is not a factor. See DHS web site for real information.report abuse
BRONSON
of MT.VERNON, ME
Mar 25, 2008 9:57 PM
BALDACCI AND HIS LIBERAL FRIENDS JUST DON'T GET IT. WE NEED MORE REPUBLICANS.NEVER FORGET 911!!!report abuseMTB
of Topsham, ME
Mar 25, 2008 9:54 PM
Though I think we need to get on board with Real ID and follow the recommendation of the 9/11 Commission, especially in Maine where we ignore those same recommendations by making it easy for illegal aliens to get Maine driver licenses, I find it interesting that Baldacci singled out Tom Allens when Senator Collins was the one who introduced legislation in the Senate to delay Real ID. It’s all politics that she did not get mentioned.report abuseNonny1
of Gainesville, FL
Mar 25, 2008 9:40 PM
They don't like RealID because it would invade the privacy of illegal aliens, all whom they've given driver's licenses to! Seriously. They've made it ok NOT to obey national laws even though they have taken an oath to uphold the laws of the land/state. I hope the feds do NOT cave. I hope the Maine politicians have their phone lines lighting up with calls from angry travelers who are inconvenienced. Maine politicians want to protect law-breakers over citizens who have not broken any laws. Then there's the cost issue; with a $190 MILLION deficit, where's the beef? (as the old saying goes)report abuseYou must be a registered user of MaineToday.com to post a comment. Register or log in.
