More police state

[msmemory_archive]

I was required to show photo ID as well as my membership card in order to get two maps at AAA. They claim they're having an identity-theft problem (but they don't seem willing to issue photo membership cards the way Costco does).

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[tpau]

it's been for awhile. when i got my baltimore stuff and my pennsic stuff, the yneeded my membership card and my license

[cvirtue.livejournal.com]

I've had to show them before, too -- years ago.

It certainly is annoying, I can agree with you there. But probably not police state evidence unless it's a government entity or similar (like the subway.)

However, you can write an annoyed note to AAA HQ and they might even listen, unlike the government.

[goldsquare.livejournal.com]

By "identity theft" they mean "your friend might have lent you his or her card so you can get a free map - and that is bad for business".

[liamstliam.livejournal.com]

I don't see how you can connect this and "Police State."

This is not governmental. This is a private business making what seems to be a reasonable rule. I have had to show my ID in the past.

Liam