Stupid Idea

From the LVRJ: Illegal immigrants living in Nevada would be able to legally drive in Nevada under a proposed bill by state Senate Majority leader Mo Denis.
The primary reason behind the legislation is to make the roads safer while boosting revenues by charging at least $25 per card, the Las Vegas Democrat said at a press conference at the Latin Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday.
Attorneys are in the midst of refining the wording in the bill, but the bottom line is that the holders of the so-called driver privilege card would have to take driving tests, pass driving tests, and, like everyone else, purchase insurance - three things they can't do in the absence of such a law, said Denis, a member of the Senate Hispanic Caucus....
 And so the controversial debate has begun over how to resolve the daily dilemma of driving among the tens of thousands of immigrants who are in the Silver State illegally.
It's a touchy subject because many view such a card as a benefit - a privilege unduly given to somebody who's currently breaking the law by virtue of living and working in Nevada.
But Denis said many go ahead and break the law anyway, which causes a whole host of problems, including throngs of uninsured motorists out on the road.
He pointed out that the card would not be a driver's license, nor would it be recognized as a form of identity. Instead it only would give holders permission to drive in the state for up to a year, at which time it would have to be renewed....
As it is in Utah - and looks to be in Nevada - applicants will have to prove they've lived in Nevada for at least six months, and they must have a tax identification number or Social Security number, said Democratic state Sen. Ruben Kihuen, whose district 20 includes the Strip, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and parts of east Las Vegas. He also is a member of the Senate Hispanic Caucus. http://www.lvrj.com/news/republicans-split-over-proposed-driver-privilege-bill-182113041.html
First, I would oppose giving any type of license or government issued ID to anyone who crossed over the border illegally or overstayed their visa or otherwise committed a crime to get into the United States.  They are not moral people, they are lawbreakers and we shouldn't give them any kind of benefit.
As far as the kids who were brought over by their law breaking parents, I suppose they could get some kind of identification but it would have to look completely different than the current state ID and driver's license we have here in Nevada.
And to say this will make the roads safer is total bull crap.  If they are not buying insurance now, what makes you think they will buy insurance later, if they can get insurance at all?
And you think that all these illegals are all of a sudden going to go to car dealerships and buy cars?  Whoever thinks that is smoking crack.  First, if they can come up with the money, the illegals will go to the dealerships now.  Second, the culture of the illegals is to buy used cars from friends, family and other private sales.
And how will the State verify social security numbers or tax id numbers?  Take the illegal's word for it?
This is a stupid law, will have bad consequences and set bad examples.