Oregon gov. Kulongoski wants driver's licenses for illegal aliens, admits it's to help businesses

Posted Mon, Oct 8, 2007 at 11:18 am
From this:
Gov. Ted Kulongoski is suggesting a two-tiered system for Oregon driver's licenses: one card for those who can prove they're citizens and another for those who can't.

...The license for those who provide proof of "legal presence" would become an official identification card, for use at airports, banks and other places that require ID. The other license would be for driving privileges only and would be stamped "not for identification."

...[Kulongoski] said he wants to bring Oregon into compliance with the federal Real ID Act as a way to stem the tide of identity thefts and to help guard the nation against terrorist attacks...

Afterward, however, he said he also wants to allow driving privileges to people who can't prove they're in the country legally. Not doing so would create problems for workers who lack such proof and their employers, Kulongoski said...
The issue apparently won't come up for a vote until February, but if you're in that state you can start calling his office now. Or, go to his public appearances and ask him tough questions about his plans.

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Comments

mary (not verified)

Mon, 10/08/2007 - 20:48

The world has gone mad..I don't know how much of this insanity I can take??? So now we have a sub society of lawbreakers---we'll indentify them as such and allow them to live "in the shadows"???? I can't believe how much pure logic has disappeared...and common sense... SEND THEM BACK-SEND THEM ALL BACK!

Edward (not verified)

Mon, 10/08/2007 - 23:56

Agree completely, mary. I am OK with the drivers licenses as long as they are boldly labeled "Illegal Alien" instead of "not for id". Easier for the police to ID them for ICE. But between mexican textbooks, sanctuaries, and now drivers licenses, I have to ask why? Why did Oregon ever vote to become part of the United States? Seems they have changed their minds. Maybe if we cut off the federal dollars they would clue us in as to their real intentions. And their loyalties.

dchamil (not verified)

Tue, 10/09/2007 - 12:53

As an Oregon resident, I wrote to Gov. Kulongoski to remind him of Gov. Gray Davis and his recall on just this issue. I added that if he persisted in this ill-advised move, his career would not be the toast of the town, it would just be toast. If only!

Tanstaafl (not verified)

Tue, 10/09/2007 - 18:20

Imagine the license says "INVADER". See how absurd the idea is? This "governor" wants to literally _license invaders_.