While the libertarian streak in me usually sides with people such as this fellow, this does seem a bit extreme. What does it hurt to wave your receipt at an employee as you walk out the door with a high ticket purchase? Everyone knows its a loss prevention measure to prevent shoplifting, not some insidous scheme by “the man” to deprive you of your liberties. While I don’t doubt the fact that he was legally in the right, there is a time and place to pick your fights, but this isn’t it.
What does it hurt?
Where YOU draw your line is your business. Where the writer draws his is his.
At least he drew a line and didn’t allow others to define his parameters for living in a free society.
bttt
I see, so you feel its okay for others to require you to show papers of ownership at their will??
Companies must operate within the law.. they can ask to see a receipt, but they cannot force, at least not in VA and if they prevent you from leaving, they are violating the law.