Snip: ….. A bill proposed in the State of Washington (House Bill 1716), by representatives Asay, Hurst, Klippert, Pearson, and Miloscia, whose alleged purpose is to regulate secondhand gold dealers, seeks to capture "the name, date of birth, sex, height, weight, race, and address and telephone number of the person with whom the transaction is made" or said otherwise, of every purchaser of gold in the state of Washington.
"Furthermore, if passed, Bill 1716 will record "a complete description of the property pledged, bought, or consigned, including the brand name, serial number, model number or name, any initials or engraving, size, pattern, and color or stone or stones" and of course price. But the kicker: if a transaction is mode for an amount over $100, which means one tenth of an ounce of gold, also required will be a "signature, photo, and fingerprint of the person with whom the transaction is made."
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Thanks, MamaDearest.
Some smart person will set up shop to sell gold coins and jewelry in Moscow, ID - right next to the state border. As a side benefit, it’s a very nice area in which to live.
The state of Washington has for years been at the leading edge of information collection about its residents. It is amazing what can be learned about the folks who live in that state if one learns to navigate the state’s web sites. It’s all there, you just have to know how to find it.
There’s one exception to that statement - King County - which is the county that contains Seattle and its bedroom communities. Historical records there, with the exception of a few categories, can only be accessed by making a personal appointment at the Puget Sound county office. One must state the exact reason for the visit in advance. I would guess that’s to keep control over anything that might be learned about Ann Dunham’s high school years and later her supposed time in Capital Hill with little Barry. They took their cue from Hawaii on that one.