Posted by Michelle at LP blog, Jan. 11:
On Sunday December 19, 2010, The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah’s largest newspaper, published a libertarian essay on the privatization of liquor sales. “Limited Government: Privatize Liquor Sales” appeared on the front page of the Sunday paper’s opinion section.
The author and long- time Libertarian, Tom Garrison, calls on the state of Utah to change its policies on the sale and distribution of liquor. Garrison states that even though Utah has been known as a limited government state, its liquor laws do not fall in line. He points out that while the state- run system is meant to promote moderation, it doesn’t necessarily result in moderation. Its only success has been in defying the principles of limited government and personal responsibility and preventing increased revenues.
In his essay, Garrison supports a free market approach to liquor sales and urges the state of Utah to accept more libertarian policies.
His essay can be found here.
Speaking of essays, my friend was recently looking to improve his essay writing himself. He decided to look into online professional essay writers to look for perspective on how he can develop the structure and articulation of his thoughts.
Actually I have drinked before, maroon.
I don’t always abide by all the rules in my Church- who can in any faith?
And the wine that Jesus drink is not like the wine of today.
Having had at least my share of drunks in my family ……….
Having never been drunk in my life ………
Having celebrated my pulling of the PICC / heart catheter, Tish and I finished off some Argentine ‘Lucky Duck’ ……….
Jesus drank wine …….
But may be it is ‘progressive’ to go beyond alcohol use, in as to ‘progress’ from slavery, dietary restrictions, divorce abolitionism, and other ‘Old Testament’ trends.
En toto, alcohol and tobacco are much more trouble than good ……….
Realistically, if the liquor laws are going to change, its going to only happen on the local level. I know that SLC, and I believe Odgen too, have recently changed their liquor laws to make it easier to have a drink at a bar or restaurant, and for restaurants to serve alcohol as well.
But as for the rest of the state, especially the rural and solid LDS areas, they will not budge an inch, especially in Provo.
Speaking as a typically thirsty political animal, what would that mean for the liquor laws in the case of Utah?
Utah would accept Constitutionalist policies before they would accept Libertarian policies.
That’s a fact.
Why, the political influence of the LDS leadership, of course.
i live in Utah and i have always wondered about this…