> We've all got anecdotes, so here's mine. I was asked for ID each time I wanted to modify my AT&T account with a rep, and as such I produced one in the form of

> We've all got anecdotes, so here's mine. I was asked for ID each time I wanted to modify my AT&T account with a rep, and as such I produced one in the form of driver's license. This is a security precaution to edit your account. It's a good thing and this is also not part of a condition of setting up the account. > At a major city hotel late at night, I produced my ID to a security guard who otherwise would not let me in with just my room key. Same thing as above. You have to show ID as part of security for the Hotel and it is not required by law. > At an airport security check, being over 18, I produced a government-approved ID to board the flight. You don't have to produce ID to fly. Again, this has been shown time and time again.