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USA Today
24-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Boston Celtics jersey history No. 20 Phil Hankinson (1973-75)
Boston Celtics jersey history No. 20 Phil Hankinson (1973-75) The Boston Celtics have had players suiting up in a total of 68 different jersey numbers (and have three others not part of any numerical series) since their founding at the dawn of the Basketball Association of America (BAA -- the league that would become today's NBA), worn by well over 500 players in the course of Celtics history. To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Celtics Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. With 25 of those jerseys now retired to honor some of the greatest Celtics to wear those jerseys, there is a lot of history to cover. And for today's article, we will continue with the 11th of 31 people to wear the No. 20 jersey, Boston forward alum Phil Hankinson. After ending his college career at Penn, Hankinson was picked up with the 35th overall selection of the 1973 NBA draft by the Celtics. The Augusta, Georgia native would play the soul two seasons of his pro career with Boston, retiring from the league afterward. During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Hankinson wore only jersey No. 20 and put up 3.9 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Libertarians like Ron Paul warned against REAL ID — is the criticism merited? Experts weigh in
While many public policy leaders believe implementation of REAL ID requirements across the country will bolster national security, some more libertarian critics say the Bush-era protocol could come at a cost to individual liberty and bigger government, with one expert telling Fox News Digital it essentially sets up a de facto national ID system and treats law-abiding Americans with suspicion. When Congress debated REAL ID in 2005, libertarian Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, strongly opposed the move, positing that it constituted a national ID card that had no limitations on what type of information could be stored on it, posing a significant threat to American civil liberties. After being signed into law, the implementation of REAL ID was repeatedly postponed during administrations of both political parties, including the first Trump administration during the height of the COVID pandemic. This year, however, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) set a new deadline for obtaining a REAL ID of May 7. Having REAL ID-compliant identification will be required to board domestic commercial airline flights and to access some federal facilities like courthouses or military bases. So, should citizens be concerned about getting a REAL ID? Fox News Digital spoke to two policy experts, one supportive and one critical, for their views. What Is Real Id? Deadline Approaches For New Identification Cards Required To Fly Domestically Simon Hankinson, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Border Security and Immigration Center, told Fox News Digital that requiring additional documentation to obtain a REAL ID will have a significant impact on identifying and cracking down on terrorism and other illegal activity in the U.S., including illegal immigration. Read On The Fox News App By requiring a REAL ID to fly, Hankinson explained that IDs offered by liberal states to illegal immigrants will no longer allow those illegals to easily move about the country unchecked. He pointed to the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001, in which several of the al Qaeda terrorists involved had obtained valid state licenses, which were accepted for boarding their flights. And while Hankinson acknowledged that concerns about data privacy are legitimate, he pointed out that most Americans already have much of their information stored in databases such as that of the Social Security Administration. 'We're Simply Not Ready': Real Id Rollout Could Trigger National Headache, State Lawmaker Warns Hankinson said the government will have to be held to the highest standards to uphold citizens' privacy. Still, he compared the risk-reward scenario posed to the nation by REAL ID to nuclear power. "If it's done right, you can mitigate the risks, and you can have, like France, 75, 80% of your power from nuclear power plants," he said. "If you cut corners, and you put the wrong people in charge and you take risks, then you end up with Chernobyl." But Jim Harper, a senior fellow of digital privacy and constitutional law at the American Enterprise Institute, told Fox News Digital that though REAL ID is not technically a national identification card, since it is issued by individual states, obtaining one enters private citizens into a national database, effectively making it a national identification system. "REAL ID is a national ID system. And historically, national ID systems have been used for terrible things," he said. "We want to make sure that we don't position ourselves in the United States ever to have that much authority reside with the government. And so, for two decades now, I've been arguing against REAL ID, simple as that." Blue States Rallied For Illegal Immigrants To Obtain Driver's Licenses Ahead Of Trump's Real Id Crackdown What is the problem with being entered into a national system? Harper explained that his concern is that setting up such a system treats American citizens as suspects before they have committed any crimes. He granted that the dangers of REAL ID are "not as urgent" as something like the Patriot Act, which was passed in the wake of 9/11 and significantly expanded the scope and powers of law enforcement and intelligence operations in the U.S., but that it similarly expands the ability of the government to control and monitor its citizenry. "I reject the idea of having law-abiding American citizens put into a national I.D. system because they might be terrorists. That's not the way we do law enforcement in this country, to treat people as suspects from go," he said. "I don't think natural born citizens should, should be put into a national I.D. system for immigration control. That's the that's the problem of illegal immigration being visited on the citizen. That's not how it's supposed to work." In his view, the "burden" of the reasons for having a national ID "all falls on the citizen, on the individual who's not accused of any crime or any wrongdoing. That's not the way to do it." What Did The Bush Administration, 9/11 Commission Say About Real Id Legislation? Harper predicted that the federal government will ultimately bend on enforcing REAL ID requirements and continue to "kick the can down the road" as they have done for two decades. What's more, according to both Hankinson and Harper, citizens in most states will still have other options available to them if they want to opt out of getting a REAL ID. In the end, the decision of whether to obtain a REAL ID or to accept the risks of not doing so rests with individual article source: Libertarians like Ron Paul warned against REAL ID — is the criticism merited? Experts weigh in
Fox News
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Libertarians like Ron Paul warned against REAL ID — is the criticism merited? Experts weigh in
While many public policy leaders believe implementation of REAL ID requirements across the country will bolster national security, some more libertarian critics say the Bush-era protocol could come at a cost to individual liberty and bigger government, with one expert telling Fox News Digital it essentially sets up a de facto national ID system and treats law-abiding Americans with suspicion. When Congress debated REAL ID in 2005, libertarian Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, strongly opposed the move, positing that it constituted a national ID card that had no limitations on what type of information could be stored on it, posing a significant threat to American civil liberties. After being signed into law, the implementation of REAL ID was repeatedly postponed during administrations of both political parties, including the first Trump administration during the height of the COVID pandemic. This year, however, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) set a new deadline for obtaining a REAL ID of May 7. Having REAL ID-compliant identification will be required to board domestic commercial airline flights and to access some federal facilities like courthouses or military bases. So, should citizens be concerned about getting a REAL ID? Fox News Digital spoke to two policy experts, one supportive and one critical, for their views. Simon Hankinson, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Border Security and Immigration Center, told Fox News Digital that requiring additional documentation to obtain a REAL ID will have a significant impact on identifying and cracking down on terrorism and other illegal activity in the U.S., including illegal immigration. By requiring a REAL ID to fly, Hankinson explained that IDs offered by liberal states to illegal immigrants will no longer allow those illegals to easily move about the country unchecked. He pointed to the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001, in which several of the al Qaeda terrorists involved had obtained valid state licenses, which were accepted for boarding their flights. And while Hankinson acknowledged that concerns about data privacy are legitimate, he pointed out that most Americans already have much of their information stored in databases such as that of the Social Security Administration. Hankinson said the government will have to be held to the highest standards to uphold citizens' privacy. Still, he compared the risk-reward scenario posed to the nation by REAL ID to nuclear power. "If it's done right, you can mitigate the risks, and you can have, like France, 75, 80% of your power from nuclear power plants," he said. "If you cut corners, and you put the wrong people in charge and you take risks, then you end up with Chernobyl." But Jim Harper, a senior fellow of digital privacy and constitutional law at the American Enterprise Institute, told Fox News Digital that though REAL ID is not technically a national identification card, since it is issued by individual states, obtaining one enters private citizens into a national database, effectively making it a national identification system. "REAL ID is a national ID system. And historically, national ID systems have been used for terrible things," he said. "We want to make sure that we don't position ourselves in the United States ever to have that much authority reside with the government. And so, for two decades now, I've been arguing against REAL ID, simple as that." What is the problem with being entered into a national system? Harper explained that his concern is that setting up such a system treats American citizens as suspects before they have committed any crimes. He granted that the dangers of REAL ID are "not as urgent" as something like the Patriot Act, which was passed in the wake of 9/11 and significantly expanded the scope and powers of law enforcement and intelligence operations in the U.S., but that it similarly expands the ability of the government to control and monitor its citizenry. "I reject the idea of having law-abiding American citizens put into a national I.D. system because they might be terrorists. That's not the way we do law enforcement in this country, to treat people as suspects from go," he said. "I don't think natural born citizens should, should be put into a national I.D. system for immigration control. That's the that's the problem of illegal immigration being visited on the citizen. That's not how it's supposed to work." In his view, the "burden" of the reasons for having a national ID "all falls on the citizen, on the individual who's not accused of any crime or any wrongdoing. That's not the way to do it." Harper predicted that the federal government will ultimately bend on enforcing REAL ID requirements and continue to "kick the can down the road" as they have done for two decades. What's more, according to both Hankinson and Harper, citizens in most states will still have other options available to them if they want to opt out of getting a REAL ID. In the end, the decision of whether to obtain a REAL ID or to accept the risks of not doing so rests with individual citizens.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
I already have REAL ID but have second thoughts, can I go back?
With the deadline for obtaining a Real Id just one week away, some who are wary of making the change or who have already done so and now regret their decision may be asking if they can return to alternative forms of ID. For many across the country, the short answer is yes. Many states will continue to offer non-REAL ID forms of identification that can be obtained the next time someone needs to renew their ID. However, this comes with the significant caveat that, starting May 7, only REAL ID-compliant forms of identification will be acceptable for federal purposes such as boarding domestic flights or accessing federal facilities. It has been 20 years since Congress passed the REAL ID Act, mandating states to implement certain minimum-security standards for issuing IDs. A REAL ID is not a national identification card but rather an ID issued by the state in compliance with certain federal standards. Is Real Id Really Necessary? What Authorities Are Saying After a series of delays in implementing the law, the Department of Homeland Security under the Trump administration finally set a deadline for all adults wishing to travel by plane or access federal facilities to obtain a REAL ID-compliant identification card by May 7. Read On The Fox News App The Trump administration argued that the deadline had already been postponed long enough, asserting that travelers had ample time to gather the necessary documents for the more rigorously verified form of identification. Some critics, however, have claimed that REAL ID presents a risk to citizens' privacy, while some on the left have claimed the additional documentation to obtain the card presents an undue difficulty for certain demographics, such as the poor or minorities. Though it will vary from state to state, if someone with a REAL ID has regrets, all they have to do is opt for another form of identification the next time they are due for renewal. Need Real Id In A Hurry? Here Are Some Alternative Options Outside The Dmv However, Simon Hankinson, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, explained to Fox News Digital that the "difference between the REAL ID version and the kind of noncompliant version is not that big." Hankinson explained that to obtain a REAL ID, all that is needed is an extra form of documentation beyond what is normally required for an identification card. "Let's say I apply for a regular driver's license. I need proof of residence. I've got a bill from my electricity company and my cable company, and I've got my birth certificate. Okay, that's what I give to get my regular I.D. And then in order to get the REAL ID, I have to add a passport or a social security card," he said. With this in mind, for many, the supposed benefits of opting out of REAL ID are likely not worth the drawbacks. 'We're Simply Not Ready': Real Id Rollout Could Trigger National Headache, State Lawmaker Warns Meanwhile, Hankinson said that the REAL ID's benefit to national security is significant. He pointed to the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001, in which several of the al Qaeda terrorists involved had obtained valid state licenses, which were accepted for boarding their flights. "They did the 911 Commission report, and they realized one of many mistakes that had been made and one of many loopholes was that two of the hijackers, at least the two that the crashed the plane at the Pentagon had been able to get a driver's license in California," he said. "As a national security issue, you can't go to other countries and just get a driver's license with zero ID. I mean, it just doesn't work that way. So, I think it's about time we caught up." In response to concerns about security and privacy, Hankinson said the government will have to be held to the highest standards to uphold citizens' privacy. Still, he compared the risk-reward scenario posed to the nation by REAL ID to nuclear power. Usaid Reportedly Bankrolled Al Qaeda Terrorist's College Tuition, Unearthed Records Show "If it's done right, you can mitigate the risks, and you can have, like France, 75, 80 percent of your power from nuclear power plants," he said. "If you cut corners, and you put the wrong people in charge and you take risks, then you end up with Chernobyl." All in all, Hankinson said, "I think really this adds a little bit of hassle … but it gives us a lot in exchange." Fox News Digital's Morgan Phillips contributed to this article source: I already have REAL ID but have second thoughts, can I go back?
Fox News
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
I already have REAL ID but have second thoughts, can I go back?
With the deadline for obtaining a REAL ID just one week away, some who are wary of making the change or who have already done so and now regret their decision may be asking if they can return to alternative forms of ID. For many across the country, the short answer is yes. Many states will continue to offer non-REAL ID forms of identification that can be obtained the next time someone needs to renew their ID. However, this comes with the significant caveat that, starting May 7, only REAL ID-compliant forms of identification will be acceptable for federal purposes such as boarding domestic flights or accessing federal facilities. It has been 20 years since Congress passed the REAL ID Act, mandating states to implement certain minimum-security standards for issuing IDs. A REAL ID is not a national identification card but rather an ID issued by the state in compliance with certain federal standards. After a series of delays in implementing the law, the Department of Homeland Security under the Trump administration finally set a deadline for all adults wishing to travel by plane or access federal facilities to obtain a REAL ID-compliant identification card by May 7. The Trump administration argued that the deadline had already been postponed long enough, asserting that travelers had ample time to gather the necessary documents for the more rigorously verified form of identification. Some critics, however, have claimed that REAL ID presents a risk to citizens' privacy, while some on the left have claimed the additional documentation to obtain the card presents an undue difficulty for certain demographics, such as the poor or minorities. Though it will vary from state to state, if someone with a REAL ID has regrets, all they have to do is opt for another form of identification the next time they are due for renewal. However, Simon Hankinson, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, explained to Fox News Digital that the "difference between the REAL ID version and the kind of noncompliant version is not that big." Hankinson explained that to obtain a REAL ID, all that is needed is an extra form of documentation beyond what is normally required for an identification card. "Let's say I apply for a regular driver's license. I need proof of residence. I've got a bill from my electricity company and my cable company, and I've got my birth certificate. Okay, that's what I give to get my regular I.D. And then in order to get the REAL ID, I have to add a passport or a social security card," he said. With this in mind, for many, the supposed benefits of opting out of REAL ID are likely not worth the drawbacks. Meanwhile, Hankinson said that the REAL ID's benefit to national security is significant. He pointed to the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001, in which several of the al Qaeda terrorists involved had obtained valid state licenses, which were accepted for boarding their flights. "They did the 911 Commission report, and they realized one of many mistakes that had been made and one of many loopholes was that two of the hijackers, at least the two that the crashed the plane at the Pentagon had been able to get a driver's license in California," he said. "As a national security issue, you can't go to other countries and just get a driver's license with zero ID. I mean, it just doesn't work that way. So, I think it's about time we caught up." In response to concerns about security and privacy, Hankinson said the government will have to be held to the highest standards to uphold citizens' privacy. Still, he compared the risk-reward scenario posed to the nation by REAL ID to nuclear power. "If it's done right, you can mitigate the risks, and you can have, like France, 75, 80 percent of your power from nuclear power plants," he said. "If you cut corners, and you put the wrong people in charge and you take risks, then you end up with Chernobyl." All in all, Hankinson said, "I think really this adds a little bit of hassle … but it gives us a lot in exchange."
