Dual I.D.

My day at the DMV wasn't a complete waste. I had plenty of time for people watching and personal reflection. While I filling out the license application I noticed that while the gender section had only the two standard choices there was also a checkbox for those that were changing their gender on their existing license. This gave rise to a though: Wouldn't it be great if I could check both boxes?

Shortly after arriving in Las Vegas my wife and I were enjoying a girls night out at a local casino. I won a little cash playing slots but the machine malfunctioned and wouldn't print out the payoff ticket; that meant a trip to the cashier. My wife volunteered to go for me, but I know she hates standing in line. Plus, one of her early pet peeves regarding accompanying Jocelyn in public was the fact that she ended up having to do all the talking, purchasing, etc. Her attitude was that if I was going to go out in public then I was going to have to interact with the public.

So, off I went. When my turn came I walked right up to the cashier and with a big smile explained what had happened.

"Sorry about the trouble honey. I just need to see your I.D."

"OK, but I'm dressed a little differently tonight."

Cashier looks at the I.D., looks at me, looks back at the I.D. "Ummm. Is your husband with you?"

"No. That's my I.D. I am just dressed a little differently."

"OK. But I need to see your I.D. so we can pay out the cash."

"Let's start over. That is my I.D. I am a man. I'm just dressed as a woman tonight."

Slowly the recognition washes over her face. "Oh, OK. Just a minute." She consults with her colleague.

"Ma'am, we're going to have to see your valid I.D."

Really? "Let me just go get my wife and you can use her I.D."

"Your wife?"

"Augghh!"

Explanation resumes, I'm starting to wonder when security is going to show up, and everyone in line is now throwing the "why are you holding up the line" stare my way.

One supervisor later everyone was satisfied and I got my $40 It's kind of humorous now, but there have been other situations like this and I think there's a simple solution: a dual I.D. One side would have Charlie's picture and the other side will have Jocelyn's picture.

Flying pretty would be easier. Getting pulled over by a police officer would be easier. Getting into the club would be easier, and cashing out massive winnings at the casino would be easier.

I think I'm going to write my congressman.