Bill would create ID card for all veterans (to keep cards free would allow advertising on card)

[The Straight Story]

Bill would create ID card for all veterans

By Rick Maze - Staff writer
Posted : Thursday Sep 22, 2011 14:43:25 EDT

Two veterans serving in the House of Representatives have introduced legislation to have the government provide identification cards to all veterans, not just military retirees.

In an era where Congress is watching pennies, the legislation would require the Veterans Affairs Department to provide the photo identification to any eligible veteran who asks, but allows for a fee to be charged.

The fee would be determined later. To keep it as low as possible or maybe even make the cards free, the legislation allows for advertising on the card.

The Veterans ID Card Act, HR 2985, was introduced Wednesday by Reps. Todd Akin, R-Mo., and Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas, both Army veterans, as a way for people to prove their status if they are not military retirees, who have Defense Department-issued identification, and do not receive VA medical benefits.

http://www.navytimes.com/news/2011/09/military-bill-would-create-id-card-for-all-veterans-092211/

[MineralMan]

1. That'd sure be easier than taking a DD Form 214 with you when

you needed to demonstrate veteran status. I wouldn't mind the ad, really, if that keeps it free.

[The Straight Story]

2. With your luck it would be an ad for Rick Perry's campaign

:rofl:

[Initech]

3. I'm the Secretary Of State - brought to you by Carl's Jr.

:eyes:

[Poll_Blind]

6. Brawndo! It's got electrolites that veterans crave! n/t

PB

[Initech]

7. But what *ARE* electrolytes???

:rofl:

[cliffordu]

4. I already have one from the VA.

I don't get the need.....

Unless they want to draft us into Infraguard or some shit.

[MineralMan]

5. Lots of stuff for vets around from time to time.

I've gotten a bunch of free meals, discounts on tickets, etc. I just drag my DD Form 214 along. It'd be easier with a card. That's the only need, really.

[AsahinaKimi]

8. I thought the Veterans Administration alread has an ID

I wonder how many ID cards does the Government want Vets to have?

[MADem]

9. What will it look like, I wonder? It has to be substantially different from

active/retired cards, otherwise those poor card checkers at the exchanges and commissaries will go ballistic.

The 214 falls apart if it's handled for any amount of time, too. It's also bulky--even worse if you have a 215 because someone in personnel made a mistake!

[Drew Richards]

10. THEY ARE COMING FOR YOU ALL!!! (Hysterical laughter)

Just a list to check twice on who to kill before we can use our guns against them, when the revolution comes...:sarcasm: maybe