Some states in the land of the free are pushing new legislations which have the purpose to curb the sale of stolen goods but affect you, me and your local used record store more seriously. Let us take Florida as the prime example how things can get really out of control. Stores who sell used CDs have to apply for a permit. Once a customer comes in they have to take his fingerprints (!) and get a copy of one of their documents that can legally identify them.

