Oregon Drivers Pay More

Oregon drivers, beware. Beginning July 1, you are going to pay more (according to The Outlook) to renew your driver's license. You will also be required to provide your full name, social security, and a proof or residency.

I don't think anyone will have a problem with the latter, except immigrants who just arrived to Oregon. The state seems as it is trying to tighten laws and control immigration.

However, the price increase is very frustrating, and I don't even live in Oregon. It is simply unfair to increase the price of something that costs nearly nothing to produce. Not that the price was low - $50 for a license, even for eight years, is a high price for a piece of plastic and a mouse click. Adding even $4.50 to that is simply stealing.

Also, Oregon drivers and ID owners, licenses and ID cards will also have an electronic technology used in identity tracking. The big brother is watching, and he also charges you money for that. Smile and wave boys, smile and wave.

Yours,
Nadav

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