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Originally Posted by Matt Wastell
I was listening to Hack (current affairs on JJJ) and someone in the SA Government is banging on about banning happy hour as it promotes solid drinking.
I know there are problems with alcoholism in this country but.....
1. Drinking is legal
2. Selling alcohol is legal
If a pub wished to sell alcohol at reduced rates that should be OK.
The problems are cultural and this is not a solution.
We do not limit the number of cigarettes you can buy - we do not limit the amount junk food people can purchase.........
How dare they!
If it is really wrong it should be banned, made illegal - governments are hypocritical, they 'profiteer' and also claim it is wrong.
What do you think???
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This is something I probably know more about than most of you. I am the General Manager of a fairly large Club.
The problem is a very small minority of people spoil things for everyone. 99% of the population can consume alcohol without becoming aggressive and causing problems. It's the 1% who cause all the problems.
While you might not think happy hours are a problem, the Club and Pub patrons and employees don't think its a good idea when they get punched, kicked or glassed by some drunk that can't handle his drink and carries on like an idiot.
This is the sort of think that happens when people drink too much
http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/n...r/1583900.aspx
You need to watch the video footage
Consider that the proposed legislation is not designed to stop people having fun, its to protect the welfare and safety of the community because of a small percentage of people.
Here is a link to the guidelines on drink promotions in NSW.