The other big problem in dealing with the passport is that it takes a long time to process & get it back. If Al is wanting to get set for going to ACen in May, he's pretty much SOL as of now since it usually takes 6 months to a year if he's lucky from application to reception of said passport. This would leave him pretty much having to use Amtrak or drive. As for which states are rebelling against Real ID, they include Washington State, Michigan & Illinois. So Al...looks like you may be in one hell of a pickle but hopefully with the deadline looming the congresscritters will hear the impending uproar at the thought of around half the union not being eligible to go into Federal Bldgs or board planes and make some "concessions."

As for the burger - I'll take 3 please, with fries.