Monday, November 06, 2006
No on (Massachusetts) Question 1
I'm voting no on 1 for Liberal reasons. The retail liquor businesses in this state are small businesses by law. Yes, the laws give them special protection. But I think that's a good thing. You might ask, why doesn't the same principle apply to flowers or baked goods? Because they're not controlled substances. Well then, how about cigarettes or prescription drugs?
I say bring it on!
Imagine what it would be like if the "three store per company" rule applied to drug stores (or bakeries or florists or banks or gas stations)? It certainly would be less efficient - much less convenient. It would be more time-consuming and energy-consuming to purchase "controlled" goods. Probably more expensive, too, for those of us living outside cities. But there would be more independent pharmacies, bakeries and florists, which I believe would provide more good jobs and more opportunities for local business ownership.
And more people would be able to afford their white wine and brie. (Oh, I forgot cheese shops. Them too!)
I say bring it on!
Imagine what it would be like if the "three store per company" rule applied to drug stores (or bakeries or florists or banks or gas stations)? It certainly would be less efficient - much less convenient. It would be more time-consuming and energy-consuming to purchase "controlled" goods. Probably more expensive, too, for those of us living outside cities. But there would be more independent pharmacies, bakeries and florists, which I believe would provide more good jobs and more opportunities for local business ownership.
And more people would be able to afford their white wine and brie. (Oh, I forgot cheese shops. Them too!)
