Public Hearing on Liquor Store Privatization
By: Michael Holden
Updated: March 6, 2013
Those
against privatization argued the system in place is responsible and an
effective way of alcohol distribution.
They
say this system reduces risk factors and once you privatize- dui rates,
hospital visits and problem drinking will go up.
They
also say job loss is another major concern, saying big box stores would take
over if the liquor system is privatized.
Those
for privatizing liquor say the statistics are incorrect.
They
say no money would be lost, and the education system would benefit from the 1
billion dollars raised through privatizing.
The
system currently in place generates the state $530 million.
A
voting meeting scheduled to consider the bill is on March 18th in
Those
against privatizing are hoping the bill will be tabled.
