For some, there is a way to avoid the long lines at the DMV

Q. Arizona is having the same problem as California with signing up all of the people who want REAL IDs, creating long waits in lines at DMV offices. I decided on an easier route: I applied for the U.S. Passport Card. The application was downloaded, printed out, a photo submitted and $30 later, by mail, I have a Passport Card the size of a credit card that will be accepted by the Transportation Security Administration. I don’t have to carry that U.S. Passport Book, either, which