In fact, opposition to the national ID actually crosses ideological boundaries as many liberal organizations have joined forces with conservatives in several privacy battles across the nation. Even the news media gives favorable coverage to the issue. But, it seems Republicans will do almost anything to assure defeat. The implementation of a national identification system is not a debatable subject. It s our liberties that Hastert is ignoring.
Party unity is no excuse to do the wrong thing.
It is time for Speaker Hastert to exercise leadership and support Congressman Paul s bill to repeal it. It s time for Republican leaders in Congress to think of the American people and the Constitution instead of their petty infights.