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Re:2017 saw highest rate of death due to alcohol, drugs, sui... by wil421 on Thursday March 07, 2019 @07:41AM (#19327515)
How do beer sales and alcohol taxes have anything to do with the other things you mentioned? Sunday sales laws have been in effect for 3-4 generations it’s just a way for politicians to get the conservative Christian vote.

Alcohol taxes are a valuable source of revenue for cities. The area I’m moving to is trying to incorporate. The alcohol taxes and restaurant permits will directly fund police, fire, and sanitation. It will allow us to improve services without relying on the county.

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Re:2017 saw highest rate of death due to alcohol, drugs, sui... by simonh on Thursday March 07, 2019 @08:30AM (#19327831)
I think you're missing the point. OP is just saying that contrary to some politicians they aren't realy relevant to this issue, as you say as well, not necessarily that they are bad things as such.
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