PO'ed Veteran

[Bird]

Being asked for photo ID when using a credit card is an inconvenience that I don't really like, and fortunately it happens pretty rarely, but I'd never complain about it because the store is protecting both themselves and the credit card owner.

Being asked for ID when purchasing items they cannot sell to minors (alcoholic beverages, certain glues, tobacco, etc.) may really irritate me. I figure someone has to really be stupid if they think there's any possibility that I, at age 70, could be underage. I don't blame them at all for asking for ID if there's the slimest possibility the buyer could be underage, but I do think they should show some common sense. When the local Walmart first started selling beer and wine, I was asked for ID to buy a bottle of wine. I said, "You're kidding, right?" and the kid said, "No, we have to ask everyone." So I showed the ID and told him, "It must be tough working for a boss who thinks you're too stupid to know that I'm over 21." They pretty promptly changed their policy to request ID of anyone who "appears" to be under 40.:laughing:

 

[orezok]

Freedom (or convenience) is in the eye of the beholder. One person's loss of freedom may result in another's gain. If preventing a young person from getting high and being dangerous on the highway allows me and my family to drive safely, I have no problem with that.

Far too much ME... ME... ME... in this society.

 

[bp fick]

The cashiers at these big box stores are running a computer check out protocol. The software sounds an alarm when ringing up certain items and the cashier has been trained to respond to the computer software generated alarm and follows protocol of determining age or calling for ID. That worker is just doing their job and would like to keep it.

Another inconvenience? Yes. Effective as an anti-substance abuse? Who knows. It is an attempt, meager perhaps, but an attempt.

 

[300UGUY]

I am with you 100%, I am putting off getting my winter package of cold and sinus "over the counter" meds. Last fall I had to go to the pharmacy at the back of the store, show my drivers license, give my social security #, birth date and sign a release and sign my credit card receipt. Oh yea, you can only get 1 box of the medication at a time. Pitiful!! Ken Sweet

That isn't true locally here in Michigan. But I have heard that Kentucky was "ground zero" for Meth labs?? Maybe it's a attempt to stop the meth problem?

 

[sweettractors]

That isn't true locally here in Michigan. But I have heard that Kentucky was "ground zero" for Meth labs?? Maybe it's a attempt to stop the meth problem?

It may be ground 0, The indictments in the local paper are 90 % meth related and the age group is late twenties to early sixties. Males and Females. Ken Sweet

 

[jlsmith]

My $.02
Ok you already have your wallet out, whats the big deal about pulling ur ID out with your money or CC. I for one think its a good idea, it protects all of us. I like the idea you have to be 18 or over to buy certain things. Its just one step in keeping our kids, grandkids and families alittle safer. I know they will get it somewhere but it just makes it harder for them.:thumbsup:

 

[/pine]

If a credit card is not signed cashiers are required (supposed) to ask for identification...since they can't compare the signature on the card and the one you sign at the time of purchase...

 

[sandman2234]

Instead of signing my Credit/Debit cards, I write on them... CHECK ID. Keeps someone from having my signature in case of stolen wallet and hopefully keeps someone else from using it (like there aren't places that you can use one with no human interferrence)
David from jax

 

[sodamo]

I think it is sad merchants are trying to restrict access to additive substances and materials. Why can't we just continue classifying people as drug dependant, give them SSI benefits, Welfare Credit Cards, Medicaid Insurance, Rental Vouchers, drive vehicles on our streets and highways in a zombie like trance, running over anything that happens to be in their travel path, while the rest of us work and pay for their chosen life style.

Not to worry, any reports of reducing this program is just election year BS

 

[scoutcub]

Did you ask for and receive your 10% veteran discount at HD? If not , go back. They always give 10% as does Lowes. Menards only does it on Veteran's day.:thumbsup:

AND thank you for your service.

Around here, Menard's gives the discount all year long as do HD and Lowe's.