Some states and cities are considering allowing the sale of liquor on Sundays for the sake of higher tax revenue.
While the sales are allowed in most states, Sunday-specific restrictions still exist in many areas such as Alachua County.
We’re confused why the governments didn’t look at these laws earlier in our economic slump.
After all, what should prevent Americans from having a drink on Sundays?
The only reason that comes to our minds is the association with the Christian holy day, which doesn’t hold any water in a country so against having a state religion.
Don’t get us wrong, we’d still judge someone buying whiskey at 7 a.m. no matter the day of the week.
But it’s a personal choice.
We can buy nearly anything else at any time of the day, as we’ve seen on the college student’s requisite 3 a.m. Walmart runs.
Want coffee in the evening? Get it.
Have a hankering for ice cream before breakfast? All you need is money, a car and a store that’s open before the sun’s up.
We shouldn’t keep buying alcohol at certain times and days illegal because some people don’t agree with the timing of a purchase.
Also, these rules keep money out of the pockets of liquor store owners — often small businesses — and away from the local governments, which could use the tax revenue to fund public resources.
We may be missing a cash cow: Alcohol’s more popular during a recession.
