But, did you notice Bob called Miller Lite “old-fashioned?” I guess anything before 1974 must be old fashioned to that young whipper snapper.

But for me, I don’t even care about the economic impact here. This is strictly better for the consumer.

Further, the state would still make money off of alcohol sales, both directly from taxes and store licensing and indirectly from things like property tax – I believe ABC stores are exempt from property taxes, being publicly owned. The benefits to consumers should be obvious. Competition should yield better prices and better selection and better service. I’ll be glad to not have to drive to South Carolina or DC or resort to mail order to find things like Benedictine, Chartreuse, Maraschino, or even a decent bottle of rye – none of which are available in NC ABC stores.

In the interest of fairness, the only reasonable argument I’ve seen in favor of continuing state-run liquor sales is that the stores themselves are not out to turn a profit and are not at risk of losing business. Therefore, they have less incentive to sell alcohol to minors or people already visibly intoxicated. With private businesses selling liquor, there are bound to be less scrupulous owners and sales people who are willing to bend the rules for an extra dollar. We already see this with beer sales.

I don’t like alphabet stores any more than anyone else, but I like sound fiscal policy way more than the average toothless retard who voted for this clown. Prove you can do it without torpedoing the state, and then give me a call, McDonnell.