The deadline for REAL ID implementation is fast approaching. Under current rules, states participating in REAL ID must begin issuing compliant drivers’ licenses by December 31, 2009. That is, unless, these states have applied for an extension to May 11, 2011. Of course, there are also 23 states that have passed legislation partially or completely prohibiting participation in the REAL ID program.
Would Offer that the quote “In the wake of REAL ID and the new drama that is PASS ID, there’s only one constant: Total security is an illusion, and no amount of legislation can change that.” in your analysis PROBABLY sums up the issue rather nicely. MIGHT change the word “legislation” with “politics“