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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI had to show a photo ID to buy a lighter today
A friggin lighter. WTF is that all about?
Fumesucker
(45,851 posts)I corrected the typo
elleng
(131,370 posts)proud2BlibKansan
(96,793 posts)southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)bbinacan
(7,047 posts)today at Target near Pittsburgh.
southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)tapermaker
(244 posts)here in Portland Or. we have to show id to be a can of spraypaint
bbinacan
(7,047 posts)That's crazy.
proud2BlibKansan
(96,793 posts)tapermaker
(244 posts)You have to be over 18 then the clerk will open the doors and you can make your selection. It is meant to reduce inhalation abuse and curb graffiti according to the authorities.
CTyankee
(63,926 posts)That's the only image that came to mind...
oldhippydude
(2,514 posts)to think showing my id could make me lighter...
Gore1FL
(21,165 posts)pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)elleng
(131,370 posts)pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)wandy
(3,539 posts)Is a lighter anything like a henweigh?
randome
(34,845 posts)Hm?
brewens
(13,657 posts)I'm not sure if it's store policy or the state law actually says they are supposed to. I smoke cigars and a pipe sometimes. Scanning pipe cleaners will also give the checker an ID required message at Safeway here.
HockeyMom
(14,337 posts)and my husband uses them to light the charcoal BBQ. Yes, I smoke but they do have other uses.