If the US security state resembles a government of occupation, that's because its origin was in the occupation of the Philippines.

Biometric ID cards were a central part of this, which is why we must fight to prevent their adoption, or to put an end to them.

I support in principle the idea of offering a path to amnesty and citizenship for the many illegal immigrants in the US; but I oppose the current immigration bill because of its requirement to increase the need for a government-issued photo ID card, in effect converting them into national ID cards.