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Comment on USA Today: End to Prohibition marks 75 years by Bob Skilnik

Bob Skilnik — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:54:44 +0000

Colorado Sen. Jennifer Veiga, a Democrat, “..the information we had at this time showed that it would generate additional revenues.”

Just like a democrat. Took a couple of scores of decades to figure this out but democrats sniff out cash like pigs do truffles. Wait until Obama starts hitting the drink industry with 100% + tax increases under the guise of health care and he prevention of underage drinking.

Comment on Georgia forum: No religious basis to block Sunday sales by Chip and Andy

Chip and Andy — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:20:39 +0000

Well said all around!

I someone’s religion is against not drinking on Sabbath (whichever day you choose as your Sabbath) then the answer is simple…. don’t buy drink on that day.

The rest of us, however, would like to do a bit of shopping and drinking and whatever else interests us.

Comment on Prohibition-era cocktails by bartending guide

bartending guide — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:56:10 +0000

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Comment on Lynden (Washington) repeals Sunday liquor ban by Chewie

Chewie — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:14:24 +0000

Good decision Washington!

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Unique Las Vegas Travel — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:14:53 +0000

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Comment on Prohibition-era cocktails by Absinthe

Absinthe — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:33:37 +0000

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Comment on Patchwork of Mississippi liquor laws murky, confusing to many by Chris

Chris — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:26:14 +0000

From the Commonwealth of Virginia’s perspective, the excerpt doesn’t seem so odd. Only Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) stores are allowed to sell hard liquor & ABC licenses those businesses allowed to sell beer & wine.

A legal moonshine (hard liquor) distiller was not eligible for a liquor license, but was certified as an ABC store (requiring legislation)… . Enlightened citizens & businesses working with elected officials find practical solutions. You might wonder at the deal struck to create legislation for one moonshiner, but an argument supporting (modern) native craft in addition to State revenue generation is likely.

Comment on Indiana Sunday alcohol sales by Greg

Greg — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:05:30 +0000

It actually surprises me that Indiana is so “behind the times” when it comes to Sunday sales. I went to school there and you could buy ANYTHING in a regular grocery store – beer, wine, liquor. Seems that a state so OK with that type of sale (I.E. not even having a separate “liquor store”) would be raring to go when it comes to Sunday sales.