I haven’t posted very often because I feel a bit shy, I guess. Still, I hope some of you will respond with some thoughts, encouragement, and support. I have been reading/watching Avalon/Camelot since its first days, and researching for the truth about our dear planet for several years now. In today’s mail, I received a letter form the State of Washington, Dept. of Licensing with big, bold letters across the top reading:
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Happy Birthday to You!
Time for Renewal
We know it’s early, but we’re wishing you a Happy Birthday, and reminding you to renew your driver license or ID card.
To renew, go to any driver licensing office and bring:[LIST][*]Your old driver license or ID car.[*]Glasses or contacts for the vision test.[*]Cash or check only; we don’t accept credit or debit cards.[*]Additional documents when upgrading to an Enhanced Driver License or ID card.
For more information, go to www.dol.wa.gov
The cost to renew:- A driver license is $25.
- An ID card is $20.
- An EDL/ID is an additional $15.
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I knew this was coming, but here it is, a time of choice -- staring me in the face. This lovely, friendly greeting grew even more disturbing when I go to that website to learn that no, I cannot renew on line because I am over 65 (way over, turning 73 in June). The only choice I have is whether to continue to drive or not, since the EDL/ID is the only license to be issued. The EDL/ID comes complete with the imbedded RFD and I will be photographed for Biometric Identification. This is the procedure:
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When you apply for a Washington State Enhanced Driver License/ID Card (EDL/ID), you must: (emphasis added)
1. show us ALL of the following documents:[INDENT]- proof of United States citizenship.
proof of identity. We accept only original documents or government-certified copies. We cannot accept Internet printouts or temporary, uncertified, notarized, or altered documents.
- proof of Washington State residence.
- proof of name change, if applicable.
If you have changed your name more than once and your current name is different than the name on your birth certificate or other citizenship or identity documents, you must show us a court order, marriage certificate, or divorce decree to document EACH name change. (emphasis added) Marriage certificate (certified copy or original). The certificate must contain a control number that can be validated with the issuing authority
2. provide your Social Security number.
3. have a personal interview with a licensing service representative to verify the information on your application.
4. have your photograph taken.
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I’m sorry this is so long, but this is the first overt example I have experienced of how severely my own civil rights have been desecrated. I don’t know what I will do. I must think this through carefully. At what point am I willing take a stand. Is this the time I must say, “Enough! No more!” Happy Birthday to Me, indeed!!!
Do you have any ideas, thoughts, suggestions, things to consider?
In Love and peace,
JoyAnna