Topic: Sunday Liquor
started by: alcitizens
Posted by alcitizens on Mar. 03 2017,6:28 am
Minnesota taxpayers will benefit from the repeal of a 150 year old law that bans off-sale liquor in Minnesota on Sunday.. Governor Dayton is expected to sign it into law..Every year border towns spend millions of dollars on Sunday going to neighboring states for an open liquor store.. Those tax dollars will now stay in Minnesota and also reduce drunk driving..
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Posted by Self-Banished on Mar. 03 2017,6:31 am
^^ummm, how will it reduce drunk driving?
Posted by alcitizens on Mar. 03 2017,6:48 am
On Sunday people near the border too often drink in bars and then drive home.. They will now be able to save money going to the liquor store and drinking at home.. Also a possibility of less accidents and deaths..
Posted by Self-Banished on Mar. 03 2017,7:41 am
^^ I guess what I'm saying is that if you haven't planned your weekend and you need to drink that bad that maybe there's a problem.
Posted by Glad I Left on Mar. 03 2017,8:26 am
It's about time we get rid of these stupid religion based laws like this one. I'm not a big drinker but every now and then I want a drink. If I want to partake some crown n coke on a Sunday I should be able to drive to my favorite liquor store and grab a bottle.This stupid thought that people will drink more on Sundays is ludicrous.
Posted by Expatriate on Mar. 03 2017,8:52 am
Back when I lived in the Twin-cities area I made the trip across the river on 94 to Hudson WI., they've had Sunday sales forever.Why not keep the business and tax dollars in Minnesota...
Posted by Self-Banished on Mar. 03 2017,9:23 am
If you feel that way, why not have the grocery stores sell 24 hours.
Posted by Glad I Left on Mar. 03 2017,9:54 am
they have plenty of stores that are open 24 hrs.
Posted by alcitizens on Mar. 03 2017,9:58 am
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If you feel that way, why not have the grocery stores sell 24 hours.
Hyvee and Kwik Trip is 24 hours a day.. No comparison with liquor stores being forced to be closed..
Don't Republicans preach against government involvement? Oh, that's right, they say one thing and then restrict the rights of others..
Posted by Self-Banished on Mar. 03 2017,10:22 am
So you're fine with Hyvee and Kwik Trip selling liquor 24/7? Just getting the score set here. So mom & pop stores wouldn't be forced to open on Sunday if they didn't want to? Seems to me they'd lose a lot of foot traffic business to the bigger stores and not only on Sunday yet if they stay open not enough business to cover overhead.So you're all fine with bigger businesses taking over.
Posted by alcitizens on Mar. 03 2017,10:42 am
I thought you would be blowing your horn of victory that the herd will be culled or there can only be survival of the fittest.. 
Right-winger Shimmy Jimmy would be blowing the loudest horn.. Liquor stores will benefit and bars will lose in the border towns..
No law says they have to be open if they choose to not be open..
Posted by was1 on Mar. 03 2017,11:35 am
In my opinion, this issue is nonsense and a total waste of tax payer money. The legislature has been in session how long this year and so far this is what they have to show for it?It's been this way for 150 years, people should be use to it. If you want to drink at home on Sunday, by now you should know you need to get what you want before Sunday.
I would like to see some proof of "millions" of dollars going to other states only on Sundays because of this. If that is true, real poor planning on peoples part.
Hey legislature, how about you get to work on real issues in this state. Infrastructure is a mess (AL Cit - bet you would be for them throwing some $ to upgrade the storm lift station and outlet pipe), health care is an issue. Drugs and the crimes are destroying not only families, but also their communities.
But thank God we can buy booze on Sundays soon!
Posted by Self-Banished on Mar. 03 2017,11:37 am
^^ I'm all in for small business, in case you haven't been paying attention small business is what I do.So the small town bars must pay too, least the ones that are on sale only.
All I'm saying here is that there's a lot of layers to this onion.
Posted by Glad I Left on Mar. 03 2017,11:44 am
(Self-Banished @ Mar. 03 2017,10:22 am)
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So you're fine with Hyvee and Kwik Trip selling liquor 24/7? Just getting the score set here. So mom & pop stores wouldn't be forced to open on Sunday if they didn't want to? Seems to me they'd lose a lot of foot traffic business to the bigger stores and not only on Sunday yet if they stay open not enough business to cover overhead.
So you're all fine with bigger businesses taking over.
So you're all fine with bigger businesses taking over.
I don't think it is governments job to pick winners and losers. I said that about bush and obama and them giving millions to the likes of GM, Solyndra, etc...
But as for this issue, I can speak to me personally. I will still go to my favorite liquor store. A small mom and pop shop. If they chose to not open on Sunday, that's fine with me. If I need a bottle on a Sunday I'll go where one is open, but I can guarantee that come Monday I'll be back at my mom and pop store buying it.
Posted by Self-Banished on Mar. 03 2017,12:42 pm
^^ that's nice and small businesses appreciate loyal patrons. In my opinion that's a big reason why small businesses are successful.
Posted by alcitizens on Mar. 03 2017,9:05 pm
I've ran out of joy juice on Sunday and wasn't ready to call last call, the party had to go on.. Then off to the bars half toasted only to drive home fully toasted.. I admit that it wasn't smart but liquor doesn't exactly increase your IQ..Now I rarely go out, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis with a designated driver or a cab..
“Stay thirsty, my friends."
Posted by Self-Banished on Mar. 04 2017,5:23 am
^^ yes please, stay with the designated driver, many people die because of selfish, thoughtless idiots.
Posted by irisheyes on Mar. 06 2017,11:40 am
Totally agree with G.I.L. and the others here. This is the only thing I'm glad to see the Republicans pursue. It's silly to use a draconian Sabbath law as an excuse for special interests.(Self-Banished @ Mar. 03 2017,10:22 am)
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So mom & pop stores wouldn't be forced to open on Sunday if they didn't want to?
They wouldn't be forced to do anything. It's a choice. Just like a small business such as a hardware store, furniture store, pet store, etc. wants a day off, they either take it or they don't.
This thread seems to show your true colors, when it comes to a real competition, you want the government to step in. Everyone else is saying let them compete.
Posted by Self-Banished on Mar. 07 2017,6:39 am
(irisheyes @ Mar. 06 2017,11:40 am)
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(Self-Banished @ Mar. 03 2017,10:22 am)
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So mom & pop stores wouldn't be forced to open on Sunday if they didn't want to?
They wouldn't be forced to do anything. It's a choice. Just like a small business such as a hardware store, furniture store, pet store, etc. wants a day off, they either take it or they don't.
This thread seems to show your true colors, when it comes to a real competition, you want the government to step in. Everyone else is saying let them compete.
I see you're not paying attention again but that seems to be your MO. Through out this thread I've only played devils advocate, pushing the theory of a reaction for an action.
True colors? I would like to see a lot less regulation, wether it's advantageous to myself or not, part of being in business is being adaptive . I doubt as to wether or not snowflakes like you could survive without regulation though.
The other point that was brought out was that it would decrease drunk driving, I doubt that it would but if it were to that would be a big bonus. DUI laws are far too lenient. I personally know of one case of a multiple offender who's had 4 with nothing more than a slap on the hand.