I recently had the occasion to go to a physician’s office; I was required to show a picture identification before I could see the physician—even though I had been seeing this physician for years and was known by my first name.
I was required to show my driver’s license before cashing a check at a bank where I have been doing business for a long time.
I am asked for my driver’s license when I make major purchases by credit card, and I’ve seen young people cardedat the supermarket for purchasing beer.
I have never been carded when I vote. Do you think there is something wrong with this picture?
Robert Parkhurst
Atascadero
This article appears in Nov 18-25, 2010.