Language added in 2003, again in a report submitted in Mr. Rogers's name, urged the agency to use "existing government card issuance centers" to make the card, which Homeland Security officials said, in their view, referred to Corbin. The law blocked spending until the department bowed to the mandates.

Two former Homeland Security officials said they were confounded. They had already identified a more flexible and secure technology known as a smart card, which relies on tiny computer chips embedded into the identification card. Most other federal agencies were moving toward this approach rather than the technology used for the green card, in which data are recorded on a reflective optical stripe affixed to the card."- New York Times So I’m confused why on earth would a US Representative want to use inferior technology to protect our airports and shipping ports? Well, I know why — so he can look good in his next re-election battle. But I again appeal to the seriousness of national terrorism, when considering such pork-filled moves. We need the best and brightest at work, when it comes to protecting our country — not the most convenient and politically beneficial

It is my hope that someone wakes up and notices that there is a good chance that they are no safer than they were pre-9/11. Because I’m fairly certain that we are all living with a false sense of security. I hope that we don’t suffer any more attacks, but I’m sure there is a high likelihood of another attack. Let’s just hope we really are safer with Homeland Security in place.