Propaganda from the ARAA

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I think that age verification can be conducted adequately by:

1. Requiring the buyer to send proof of age when making the order (I've had to fax my driver's license to one retailer); and

2. Having the UPS driver check ID upon delivery AND verifying that the person who placed the order is the person signing for the package.

Also, I'm sure that there is or will soon be technology available that can link credit card numbers with drivers license information to verify age when ordering. I know this system probably isn't perfect (with fake ID's and all), but then the same problems come up in alcohol sales through conventional channels too. For some reason, the ARAA is ignoring the fact that most illegal sales are through liquor stores.

I know, this is probably not the most satisfactory answer, but it at least focuses regulation on the age issue without creating a blanket prohibition against Internet sales.