So the people that don't want the sale of liquor to be inexpensive or convenient in Washington state are running an ad which is one giant lie. They claim that kids will be able to go to convenience stores and buy liquor just like they (apparently) go to convenience stores and buy beer and wine.
Well, first of all, the initiative, which they should probably read before they spend money running ads opposing it, specifically states that only large stores will be able to sell liquor (over 10,000 sq feet if I remember correctly) so there won't be a convenience store in the state selling liquor.
Secondly, if it is so darn easy to buy beer and wine and convenience stores, why the heck aren't these people out clamoring for better enforcement?
The reality is that stores that routinely sell to minors get their licenses taken away and pay hefty fines.
I don't mind people bending the facts to fit their side of the argument just a little bit, but outright falsehoods? Really? I don't know why I still expect better, but I do.
Update: Here's a video by from Washington state Attorney General Ken Eikenberry.
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