It's is up to the individual to regulate him- or herself, the bartender can also help regulate, and then society already has a mechanism--laws on the books--to punish those who are unable to do so, but LEAVE THE GOVERNMENT OUT OF OUR DAILY LIVES.
Should Happy Hour Be Banned?
SodaHead Living
2012/04/30 17:00:00
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New Yorkers have a new reason to shed a tear in their beer: happy hour may soon be banned in the city, a Department of Health source told The New York Post. "It’s absolutely been discussed," the source said, referring to a proposal on the table to ban discounted drinks at bars and restaurants.
Agency spokesman Sam Miller denied existing "plans to pursue any policy around discount-alcohol sale," according to the Post, but in his "Take Care New York 2012" report, Commissioner Thomas Farley said he aimed to "reduce risky alcohol use." The document reads: "DOH will advocate for policies that reduce access to alcohol by adolescents and for limits on sales practices in communities and campuses that promote drinking among adolescents and heavy drinking among adults."
In fact, if this plans goes through, New York City wouldn't be alone: 19 states currently prohibit happy hour. But we're definitely not the only ones who appreciate a discounted beverage after work... are we? What do you think about the potential happy hour ban in New York?
In fact, if this plans goes through, New York City wouldn't be alone: 19 states currently prohibit happy hour. But we're definitely not the only ones who appreciate a discounted beverage after work... are we? What do you think about the potential happy hour ban in New York?
Top Opinion
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the_old_coach 2012/04/30 17:12:36No
+24Damn it! This is what I HATE about the "government!" STOP trying to regulate our lives and behavior!
It's is up to the individual to regulate him- or herself, the bartender can also help regulate, and then society already has a mechanism--laws on the books--to punish those who are unable to do so, but LEAVE THE GOVERNMENT OUT OF OUR DAILY LIVES.
Enough stuff is banned here. There's even banned foods for the homeless here. Seriously. Enough is enough.
Happy hour isn't to blame.. do you really not get that?
The only way to prevent drinking and driving IMO is to pass a law that requires ALL cars to be fitted with a working breathalyzer lock. I am all for personal freedoms until you start infringing on other people's right to life. And drunk drivers cannot be trusted to make responsible choices. So the Government must make those choices for them. Sure, it might irritate me since I never drink and drive. To have to use a breathalyzer to start my car. But it takes only seconds and is a price I am willing to pay to save lives.
It's is up to the individual to regulate him- or herself, the bartender can also help regulate, and then society already has a mechanism--laws on the books--to punish those who are unable to do so, but LEAVE THE GOVERNMENT OUT OF OUR DAILY LIVES.
That said, I do not support a ban on happy hours.