New law requires photo ID to buy drain cleaner

[SandEagle]

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/01/05/new-law-requires-photo-id-to-buy-drain-cleaner/

A new state law requires those who buy drain cleaners and other caustic substances to provide photo identification and sign a log.


Non-compliance results in fines: $150 for the first offense, $500 for the second and up to $1,500 for the third and subsequent violations

first vinegar, now drain cleaners. what next? toilet paper? can't wipe my ass without getting permission from Big Brother. :\

 

[Patranus]

Just be glad you don't live in California.
Its 100x worse here.

 

[ThatsABigOne]

California. Enough said.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Didn't OP say he was leaving like a month ago?

 

[SandEagle]

Just be glad you don't live in California.

if it can happen in California, rest assured it will happen in other states. don't be so obtuse.

 

[dmcowen674]

New law requires photo ID to buy drain cleaner

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/01/05/new-law-requires-photo-id-to-buy-drain-cleaner/

first vinegar, now drain cleaners. what next? toilet paper? can't wipe my ass without getting permission from Big Brother. :\

No way, AT says this isn't possible.

 

[Anubis]

the dude in the article is right when he said this

"It’s not going to solve any problems,” Schroeder said. “It’s not going to cure anything.”

 

[Red Squirrel]

I guess this is because of the kids doing bombs with foil. Problem is, they just get it from their parent's, who keep it under the sink in case the drain ever clogs. So it's kind of pointless to put an age restriction on it.

And were you joking when you said vinegar (I recall a funny thread on that matter) or do you actually need to provide ID for it in the states? If yes, that's hilarious!

 

[TakeNoPrisoners]

if it can happen in California, rest assured it will happen in other states. don't be so obtuse.

In Commiefornia drain cleaner buy you.

 

[mmntech]

I guess this is because of the kids doing bombs with foil. Problem is, they just get it from their parent's, who keep it under the sink in case the drain ever clogs. So it's kind of pointless to put an age restriction on it.

IIRC, I think it's one of the principle ingredients in homebrew meth production.

 

[Squisher]

State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Woodstock) obtained passage of the new law following attacks in which drain cleaner was poured on two Chicago women, badly scarring them.

What about knives? I would think crimes involving knives surpass those involving caustic substances. Baseball bats? Tire irons? Hammers?

 

[dawp]

California. Enough said.

In Commiefornia drain cleaner buy you.

if it can happen in California, rest assured it will happen in other states. don't be so obtuse.

Last time I checked, Chicago was in Illinois not California and I did not see California mentioned anywhere in the article.

 

[rgwalt]

What about knives? I would think crimes involving knives surpass those involving caustic substances. Baseball bats? Tire irons? Hammers?

Brilliant... require ID for drain cleaner, which wouldn't actually stop the crimes from happening (criminal shows ID, buys drain cleaner, then throws it in someone's face anyway). This is instead of allowing law abiding citizens to keep and carry firearms to protect themselves.

I watched a series called "I Survived" and they had a story about a woman in Chicago who got acid thrown in her face, twice. The first time a criminal used the attack to rob her. When she testified against him and sent him to jail, his sister and girlfriend caught up to her and did it again. Simply unbelievable.

 

[janas19]

I watched a series called "I Survived" and they had a story about a woman in Chicago who got acid thrown in her face, twice.

Drain cleaner is a basic.

 

[rgwalt]

Drain cleaner is a basic.

Yes it is, but caustic burns or acid burns are both burns...

 

[Nintendesert]

Didn't OP say he was leaving like a month ago?

Yes.

 

[SandEagle]

Didn't OP say he was leaving like a month ago?

I've left OT. I'm in P&N now. If you want me back, just say the word :awe:

 

[Nintendesert]

I've left OT. I'm in P&N now. If you want me back, just say the word :awe:

:hmm:

 

[coldmeat]

the dude in the article is right when he said this

So it won't cure my constipation?

...shit

 

[Lyfer]

Who gives a fvck? Just show your fvcking ID.

 

[zanejohnson]

Needed for methamphetamine synthesis that's why

 

[Zeze]

I've left OT. I'm in P&N now. If you want me back, just say the word :awe:

Why am I not surprised.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

I guess I will just have to resort to eating a lot of fiber to clean my pipes.

 

[Jumpem]

But not to vote.

 

[Jaepheth]

What a terrible law. It should have required a recent water bill to prove you're of age AND have pipes in need of cleaning.