DC: Washington Post, “Papers Please”

Washington, DC - DC police
locking down Neighborhood Safety Zones is just one example of DC's institutionalized
“papers, please” mentality. It is not just the police and not
just the government. The executive editor of the Washington Post's
online division, Jim Brady recently called for proper id policy for
people daring to comment on Post content. In a cnet
interview he is quoted, “I don't know whether we do it with a
credit card number, a driver's license or passport, but I think
making people responsible would raise the level of discourse. ”