The link takes you to the story. I have to thank "Carpe Diem" for spotting it.
The US Department of Transportation argues that grain farmers need commercial drivers licenses. In addition to the fee for the license, the holder would require annual physical exams; and, the holder would need to log all trips, including short trips from the yard to the field.
US DOT says they have jurisdiction because most grain leaves the state and, thus, the grain farmers are involved in interstate commerce.
From another site, same story:
(It is also important to note here that DOT Secretary Ray LaHood holds a seat on the newly created White House Rural Council. A powerful group whose members have ties to George Soros and The Center For American Progress.)This is truly scary, the part about President Obama establishing the "Rural Council" which comes up with rules like these. No wonder the Tea Party is gaining traction.
The move by the DOT appears to be “legislation through regulation.” By reclassifying all farm vehicles and implements as Commercial Vehicles, the federal government will now be able to claim regulatory control over the estimated 800,000 farm workers in America, at the same time, overriding the rights of the states.
The same regulators note that many six-year-old children eventually go on to college or join the military, and in preparation for those jobs, these six-year-old children attend elementary school. Soccer moms transporting their children, or the children of friends, are engaged in interstate commerce and will also require CDLs. For those moms who verify that they will only transport children who have no future, the state will only require a taxi medallion. Taxi medallions in New York City now average $650,000. Rules will no doubt be formulated by the newly created Whited House Soccer Moms Council.
I cannot make this stuff up.
I have not yet found the link for the soccer moms but I'm sure it's out there.
