Ohio Patriot Act to allow Gestapo to demand "Your papers please"

[JohnnyRingo]

Gov Bob Taft (R) is really trying to earn his 17% approval rating:

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A bill on Gov. Bob Taft's desk right now is drawing a lot of criticism, NewsChannel5 reported.

One state representative said it resembles Gestapo-style tactics of government, and there could be changes coming on the streets of Ohio's small towns and big cities.

The Ohio Patriot Act has made it to the Taft's desk, and with the stroke of a pen, it would most likely become the toughest terrorism bill in the country. The lengthy piece of legislation would let police arrest people in public places who will not give their names, address and birth dates, even if they are not doing anything wrong.

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"It brings us frighteningly close to a show me your papers society," said Carrie Davis of the ACLU, which opposes the Ohio Patriot Act.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/wews/3133362

Considering the wry wit of Republicans, I'm surprised they didn't name it the "Freedom to travel without harassment Act", or the "Giving Shelter To The Indigent Act".