When ID checks are performed to intimidate minorities, which is what the GOP would use them for, of course any fair-minded person objects to such outrageous racial profiling.
Much of the money and strategy behind the so-called "grassroots groups" organizing opposition to health care comes from "conservative" political consultants, professional organizers and millionaires, who reap huge financial rewards from the failed status quo.
Although town-hall meetings were intended for constituents of congressional members’ districts, a majority of attendees seem to come from further away, so the "protests" are clearly the product of rightwing ‘Astroturf’ organizations, rather than evidence of genuine opposition to health care reform.
The idea is to make opposition to health care reform seem widespread, which it is not.
We can't afford to wait! Thousands die while we debate! Next year is too late!