nanny state

Here's a link to the law... RSA 286:1

And BikerBill's description of the event on the following video is perfect:

Dave Ridley threatens civilization as we know it -- indeed, the very fabric of society -- with unauthorized capitalistic (and very handsome, I might add) puppets. Chaos ensues. Nobody notices...

So, the Real-ID card was passed a few years ago and a few states have opted out. What is the federal government to do?

Oh, I know. Let's make it even more difficult by placing the Real-ID requirements on the Social Security card. That's a great idea! Kids cannot go to school without a SS Card so they will grow up not knowing any better. Adults will have a hard time getting a job in some places without a SS Card. Let's see those so called "freedom folk" find their way out of this paper bag.

They must really think we are stupid...here's an excerpt (full story here).

Why do people not understand the simple concept that government should not meddle in the free market?

The New York City Board of Health voted unanimously Tuesday to require all city chain restaurants to post calorie data on their menus.