Why are liquor stores essential?

[bobback]

One reason I've heard is b/c you close a liquor store and theft and other crimes will drastically rise due to all the alcoholics needing their fix an possible withdrawals. Well, I'm already seeing on the local news that thefts are on the rise. I guess this means that we should start opening other businesses to get thefts down.

I have other thoughts and reasons - would like to hear what other people have to say.

 

[Mafesto]

At the end of the day, what is the downside to liquor stores being open?
The benefits far outweigh the risks.

 

[bobback]

Only downside is it's not fair to other businesses that are closed.

 

[Mafesto]

I agree, and I think closing any business should be optional providing patrons can remain separated and environment can be kept clean and safe.

 

[gonehuntnpowder]

Easy to figure out why they are open in Idaho. The. STATE owns all of them so they don’t want to give up the revenue, plus right now we need a drink.

 

[lrs]

If you think the run on toilet paper was bad, just announce the liquor stores are closing. Riots in the streets and looting are not out of the question. Bootlegging and price gouging will be in vogue. Finally, political suicide for the elected official who makes the announcement. In my opinion, of course.

 

[turboless terry]

You can't get hand sanitizer so you need a bottle of crown for the cup holder.

 

[slyrydr]

i got to talk/interview one of the Russian pilots who defected during the cold war. We were interested in how daily life was for him, who was undoubtedly a fairly privileged soul, he said most of the stuff we take for granted was normally in short supply in Russia, but he said there was always plenty of vodka.... and girls....the communist leadership knew how to keep the masses mollified...