January 13, 2005

Kansas Bill Would Monitor Purchase of Over the Counter Cold Medicines

This could be Big Mama watching? The State of Kansas is contemplating sticking its nose in you sinus to determine how much over the counter, non-prescription cold medicine you should be allowed to purchase each month. The proposed bill would require all purchasers to record their name with the store at the point of purchase and they would be limited to one purchase per-month, unless they obtain a doctor’s prescription to purchase more non-prescription cold medicine.

MARTIN HAWVER: COLD MEDICINE POLICY INVADES PRIVACY, January 11, 2005