Bill Dooley asks:
>Was anyone surprised that the recent Minneapolis City Council resolution
opposing legislation which would allow wine in Minneapolis grocery stores
unanimous? Bill Dooley-Ward 13-Kenny.
You know, I was. Having lived in states that allow this, I would have
supported it if the daughter of some friends of mine hadn't been killed by a
drunk driver during Thanksgiving weekend. Now, I don't really have the
stomach to back an expansion of the liquor-selling franchise. That said, I
do wonder if anyone has objective evidence of how much drunk
driving/underage drinking climbs when booze is offered in liquor stores. I
also wonder just how many thousands current booze-related interests (bars,
restaurants, distributors) contribute to the council.
In any event, my own nascent pc-ness is probably the biggest driving force
behind the council's vote.
David Brauer
King Field - Ward 10
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