oh a side note:

earlier today i met up with a friend. i had to do a little grocery shopping and she said she didn't mind tagging along with me. i decided to grab a beer (one bottle) while i was there and during check out i was told they would need to see my friend's ID as well as mine. she didn't have her ID, although she is of legal age. i was told it was their policy to refuse my purchase. i can't understand how a single person can be denied a legal transaction, (one person, one bottle) on the basis of someone else's status while they have nothing to do with the transaction.