Libertarians like Ron Paul warned against REAL ID — is the criticism merited? Experts weigh in
While many public policy leaders believe implementation of REAL ID requirements across the country will bolster national security, some more libertarian critics say the Bush-era protocol could come at a cost to individual liberty and bigger government, with one expert telling Fox News Digital it essentially sets up a de facto national ID system and treats law-abiding Americans with suspicion.When Congress debated REAL ID in 2005, libertarian Rep.