Driver License for Illegal Immigrants

The legislature of the State of Maryland (my state) voted to continue issuing valid driver licenses to illegal aliens until June 1, 2009. They will also renew licenses for those illegals who already obtained a license.
I sent the following letters to my senators in DC and my representatives in Annaplois. As you will see, I find the whole business rather frightening. I think we are giving too much away trying to be "nice".
Please read and make your own decision.
After all - Its Common sense!

Dear Senator
Below is the message I sent to my representatives in Annapolis when I learned the state of Maryland is going to continue the practice of giving valid driver licenses to illegal aliens until June 1. What is Homeland Security's view of providing valid documents to illegals? Is the state of Maryland in violation of Federal law by providing legal documents to illegals who are not only migrant workers, but also criminals and terrorists?I find the situation very distrubing from a security point of view, especially with the problems currently on the USA/Mexico border. I appreciate your response.The message I sent to Annapolis follows.

Dear Representative
I just read that the State of Maryland passed the following legislation.

The bill bans anyone who cannot prove they are in the United States legally from obtaining a driver's license starting June 1. Had the bill passed by a three-fifth majority that ban on new licenses would have taken effect this Sunday.The bill will allow the estimated 350,000 illegal immigrants who currently have driver's licenses to renew them, until July 1, 2015, when they would expire, unless the immigrant obtained legal status.The renewed license would be labeled "not federal complaint" and could not be used as ID to board a plane.

How are illegal aliens currently able to obtain a valid Maryland driver's license? What documentation do they have to present? How does the state differentiate between illegal worker and illegal terrorist?So until June 1 any illegal alien in the country can come to Maryland and get a valid driver's license which will be a legal document and allow them access to air travel as citizens. Is that correct?Just what insurance companies are insuring these illegal aliens? After all, they do not have valid visas, Social Security Numbers, Tax IDs or anything else to show they have an income. So how are they getting insurance?The real kicker, besides from the insult of actually giving licenses, is that the state plans to renew them. Sure, they have "not federal complaint" but who cares? I find it shocking that our legislature is so worried about money that they have opted to put national security on the back burner and allow anyone who can provide the fee a driver's license with no questions asked.No wonder guns are headed to Mexico, illegal aliens can use a valid Maryland license to go to gun shows in Virginia and buy as many weapons as they want with no background check. (I saw 60 Minutes this week - National Security is a wonderful thing that all state governments seem to be supporting.)Needless to say, I like many others are sadly disappointed with the legislature's decision to give rights to illegal aliens that legal citizens in Maryland are not entitled to. I wonder whose interests the representatives in Annapolis are representing, we the taxpayers who have to fund the state and keep things going, or the lobby for illegals, who evidently have campaign funds available, even though their "constituents" do not pay taxes, Social Security or Medicare and who are draining the resources of state because no one is holding them accountable or enforcing the law.I for one will be reviewing voting records before the next election and giving serious thought to who I want as my representative in Annapolis. Your job is to look out for the legals not the illegals. We'll review your record and make our decision.YoursMichael Wolfe