Next Hot Topic: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 7 pm - Parish Hall
Topic:
The Real ID: What's to Love?
The "Real ID" is a new program proposed by the Department of Homeland Security that requires presentation of an accurate and tamper-proof identity document that can interface with national security databases, before entering federal facilities. The U.S. Constitution guarantees basic individual right. What bearing does the Real ID program have on constitutional guarantees. Come join the discussion. The following readings are provided for your perusal:
Welcome to Channing Memorial Church's Hot Topics Forums, which provide our members and friends an opportunity to discuss some of the complex, and sometimes controversial, issues of our times in a friendly, respectful setting.
Hot Topics Forums explore issues of political or social interest, allowing us to examine the different arguments that arise from given issues and come to a better understanding of the diverse perspectives that surround them.
Hot Topics evenings begin with a moderated consideration of a topic or question posed for participants to consider.
All participants are asked to prepare for the discussion by reading short articles that set forth opposing positions on the question (see above). The discussion aims to promote debate and constructive argument of the contrary positions and welcomes insight and opinion from persons embracing each position (as well as other perspectives and opinions).
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