Hello, I don’t know who else to ask. My 70 year old mother shops at the base commissary at Luke AFB in Arizona. They have posted the signs saying no more cigarettes and booze after Jan 1, 2010. She was REQUIRED to give the cashier her SOCIAL SECURITY number before they would let her purchase a carton of cigs today. When she asked why they told her that the “government” wants to keep track of who is buying cigarettes at the commissary. What an invasion of privacy! Who do I tell? My Dad is probably turning flips over at the Veterans’ Cemetery. I am glad he is not here to see what is happening to our beloved country. Mom said she is really worried about being on a “government black list” of smokers. With the recent email addresses being spammed out of the White House, I feel this is just one more invasion that needs to be brought to light. Any contacts or advice you may offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance, I look forward to your reply.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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