From my point.
I don't think Maine is so concerned about security issues. The Real ID Act is what we in political circles call and "Unfunded Mandate" When I was on the city counsel and a mayor I hated "Unfunded Mandates." That's when the State or Federal Government tells the local government they must implement a certain program with the benefit telling them just how they are to fund the program. In smaller communities with limited budgets and I suppose the same could be said for smaller states like Maine that don't have a large financial base an "Unfunded Mandate" can bring terrible havoc on their budget. Just reading through the thread its sounds like their complaints are more financial than security. Probably a legitimate concern for a small budget state like Maine.
Keith
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