Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission

This is the most absurdly ran office in Massachusetts. A while back I told the story of how my 29 year old wife was denied ordering a drink at a restaurant because they didn’t accept the Massachusetts Liquor ID. Long story short, it is true that Massachusetts allows liquor sellers to set their own regulations on which ID’s are accepted at each location. However, the ABC states that only 4 ID’s are accepted in court in case of lawsuits: Driver’s license, Passport, Valid Military Card and finally, the MA Liquor ID.
I did receive a nice phone call from a lady at the ABC after several letters requesting this policy be changed. I explained to her that wife does not drive (no driver’s license) and we don’t travel abroad (no passport which costs $ 170 now). I also explained that the Driver’s license I possess, much like the MA liquor ID, has a 5 year expiration date (unlike the MA ID card which doesn’t) so in this particular case the MA liquor ID (not accepted) should be treated like MY Driver’s license was (accepted).
She acknowledged my complaint and reiterated the current rules. She informed me to contact my local state rep to form a complaint. I thanked her and did so. My state rep was very interested, and did bring the issue up. The response was basically «Well, who cares, as long as she wasn’t discriminated against».
Well yes she was. She doesn’t drive, and doesn’t travel abroad nor is she a military member. I guess that doesn’t let you order a drink at a well known 99 pub chain restaurant in Mass.