Comments on: The Can Opens

By: Port McClellan

Port McClellan — Fri, 12 May 2006 15:59:16 +0000

The Ripple Effect in Boston...

Now that same-sex marriage is legal in the state of Massachusetts, Catholic Charities of Boston has been forced out of the adoption business. Want to place orphans in homes in Massachusetts? Then you need a license from the state. ...

By: Dave Schuler

Dave Schuler — Wed, 10 May 2006 13:51:42 +0000

My point, John, is that we currently have a reciprocal agreement on drivers licenses with Canada. Unless specific action is taken that won't automatically evaporate.

By: LJD

LJD — Wed, 10 May 2006 11:30:45 +0000

They should be given the option of having a microchip implanted in the back of their neck. I wonder what objections that would raise?

By: John Burgess

John Burgess — Wed, 10 May 2006 02:36:29 +0000

Even the Saudis require full-face, unveiled photos of women for official documents. Those include passports and ID cards; of course drivers licenses aren't on the schedule yet.

US Immigration also requires full-face, unveiled photos, so the Hutterite women will have to come up with something if they're traveling to the US.

By: charles austin

charles austin — Tue, 09 May 2006 20:41:34 +0000

If I remember correctly, in the film Lawrence of Arabia, the character played by Anthony Quinn refused to allow his picture to be taken for fear that it would take his soul or some such primitive belief.

I'm surprised it has taken this long to surrender.

By: Dave Schuler

Dave Schuler — Tue, 09 May 2006 19:40:30 +0000

I wonder how long it will be before the U. S. stops recognizing Canadian drivers' licenses.