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on Private vs. Public Liquor Sales
The gas pumping thing has nothing to do with the customer; its in place to impact unemployment. Can you imagine how high the unemployment rate would be if all the people pumping gas were suddenly out of a job? As Penny points out, it doesn't take a lot of brains, so its an easy way to create guaranteed jobs.
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on Private vs. Public Liquor Sales
Having lived in California for many years and in Oregon for the past 5, I can tell you the price difference is huge. The numbers being discussed about Washington markup and tax don't stack up against the reality of the prices in California, which are far more than $4/bottle cheaper. Last time I checked neither Bev Mo or Costco in California were going broke from selling alcohol at good prices.
As far as moral terpitude (or whatever) - yes alcohol is different than cotton balls (duh), but over-the-counter medications are as addictive and in some cases more dangerous than alcoholic beverages, and you can get them almost anywhere. The OLCC is "protecting" the public from anything. It's ALL about the control and the money, here and in Washington.
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