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Doug Ford wants alcohol in convenience stores
(www.theglobeandmail.com)
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There's also the increased suicides, emergency room visits, and cancer rates.
Access to alcohol is fine, but it shouldn't be encouraged. A little bit of friction discourages access, and helps people moderate themselves.
I've lived in quite a few places in my life and those that have the worst alcohol problems are the most restrictive ones. Restricting means more binge drinking, there's a lot of empirical evidence showing that.
Perhaps it's high time our government stops treating us like irresponsible children.
Cool anecdote, but the article mentions a correlation between increased availability and the issues mentioned.
I know that from official data and having lived there. Restrictions are a catalyst for excessive use. Those restrictions have been around for quite some time and generally haven't made things any better. Those who want to drink will drink, regardless of how many assholes are between them and the liquor store.
This points to other socioeconomic causes for alcoholism. Any prohibition or restriction is just punishing the victims further.