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I.R.O.N. has issued a very disparaging statement about SB 289, which I authored. They falsely claim that my bill would allow for the "continued driving of illegal aliens on our roads". Unfortunately I.R.O.N has taken the word of Federal and State authorities and issued this statement without discussing their concerns with me. Let me be clear, their concerns are inaccurate and without foundation.

I was a co-sponsor of HB 1804, the anti- illegal immigration bill and would not do anything to weaken that legislation.

Anyone who has followed my career knows that my legislation revolves around individual freedom and the protection of your God given rights.

In short, SB 289 protects your 4th Amendment rights by securing your personal identity and removing your fingerprint, biometric facial image as well as preventing the transfer of that information to other countries and to the federal government.

State and federal agencies like Homeland Security are currently gathering as much personal information on private citizens as they can. The ultimate goal is to "tag", "track", store, and transfer personal information without the knowledge of the citizens. The presumption of innocence until proven guilty is under attack by intrusive government agencies.

Please ignore the statement issued by I.R.O.N and contact my office if you have any concerns. 405-521-5566

Dedicated to Liberty,

Randy Brogdon

State Senate Dist. #34

Sen. Brogdon Bill would ban fingerprinting for driver's license

Oklahoma State Sen. Randy Brogdon is sponsoring a bill to prohibit the state Department of Public Safety from requiring driver's license applicants to give their fingerprints.

The bill (SB 289) would prevent the state from collecting or keeping "any biometric data in connection with motor vehicle registration or operation or in connection with driver licensing."

Biometric data would include fingerprints, palm prints, voice data, iris recognition data, retinal scans and DNA.

It would also apply to Social Security numbers.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Capt. Chris West says the fingerprint requirement is intended to reduce identity theft and is required under a law that took effect in July 2004.

West says the Social Security numbers help in collection of child support.