Ritter should reject weakening of identification standards

Rocky Mountain News Editorial

      ...Gov. Bill Ritter has the chance to prevent Colorado from retreating in the battle against identity theft and fraud: He should veto House Bill 1313.

      The bill was sold as a way to clarify the requirements Coloradans must satisfy before they obtain official identity documents from the state. Confusion has reigned in part because of draconian implementation of a law passed last summer that was meant to bar the access of illegal immigrants to state services...

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