Originally Posted by Maxwell Smart
In Virginia last year, I was in a "Total Wine" store, and they have a POSTED SIGN at the registers saying that a passport is NOT acceptable as ID for alcohol purchase!
I couldn't believe it, so I asked the clerk about it. She said it's store policy. When I asked why, and pointed out that a passport is a much better ID than easily fake-able drivers licenses or student ID's, she shrugged her shoulders in total lack of comprehension.
I decided to end the discussion there, lest I just frustrate and aggravate myself for no reason.
I've found this to be quite common. Of course, private businesses can set whatever ridiculous rules they want. It's their loss if they don't make the sale.
When I lived in Columbia, Mo., many stores had a rule that they would only accept drivers licenses from Missouri and bordering states, except for Nebraska, because Nebraska at the time (maybe still?) used the laminated-paper style DL rather than the more common "digital" version now in use.
My California license still draws some extra scrutiny when I'm back in Wisconsin and trying to buy good local beer at the grocery store.