http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25935910/

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Wash. governor forgets ID, can’t get into bar Bouncer turned her away because she couldn't prove she’s legal to drink OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire is taking it as a compliment: She was turned away from a bar in the state capital because she couldn't prove she's of legal age to drink. The 61-year-old governor and her staff had served burgers at the annual Capital Lakefair last weekend and afterward went to a downtown Olympia bar called Hannah's to celebrate. Gregoire says the man checking identifications at the door told her she couldn't get in without ID, even when others pointed out she's Washington's governor. So she went home, but her husband, Mike, went in. The governor tells Seattle's KING-TV she feels complimented the bouncer thought she might be under 21. Hannah's owner, Todd Ruzicka, says his 23-year-old part-time bouncer needs more training.

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What the fuck? How the fuck does a 61 year old look under 21?

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Originally posted by Rose What the fuck? How the fuck does a 61 year old look under 21?

She doesn't.

It's just that some people are so dumb that they follow rules mindlessly (don't let anyone in without ID) without grasping the actual point behind them (don't admit anyone under twenty-one).

Not sure if that's the case in washington but in some places you're required to ID all the time no matter what - just a means of protecting the employees.

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So she went home, but her husband, Mike, went in.

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Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles She doesn't. It's just that some people are so dumb that they follow rules mindlessly (don't let anyone in without ID) without grasping the actual point behind them (don't admit anyone under twenty-one).

this isn't an isolated incident in America, it's happening everywhere including where I live on the east coast.

They've even started mandatory ID checks in movie theaters, something that's never happened before (I can't remember ever showing an ID to see a movie)!!

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Originally posted by Rose What the fuck? How the fuck does a 61 year old look under 21?

she doesn't. But you don't understand American culture. The culture is extremely afraid of alcohol (as well as nudity/sex and smoking). The paranoia is so widespread that even mature people are carded.

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Seriously though, I can see why they would carry out checks on all people now, regardless of how old they 'might' look. It removes any inconsistency in their policy, and protects everyone involved, and it takes away the bouncers right to think.

They are not paid nor given enough information to think.

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How is America "afraid of sex?" We have probably the biggest porn industry in the world...

Or alcohol, for that matter.

I don't think this incident has much to do with "America culture." It's just a bouncer being an idiot...

There's a small chance the bouncer recognized her and was just being a prick to The [wo]Man. I'd recognize Florida's governor if I saw him and would brag forever about bouncing him out of the bar, if I were in his place.


I'm not sure how many people would recognize their governor or legislators or anything though. I'm kinda weird like that.

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Every country i have ever been to never checked ID's exept here in the US. Its such a pain in the ass. They did card us when we were in highschool but i guess we just looked super young.

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