Tag Archives: alcohol

Liquor ‘bait-and-switch’ could happen in Utah, too

Posted on May 30, 2013 by

Tweet Chain restaurants – including three that operate in Utah – have been charged with liquor fraud in New Jersey. Examples of fraud ranged from filling premium-brand bottles with cheap alcohol and selling it at premium prices, to pouring dirty … Continue reading →

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Nothing silly or embarrassing about Utah’s liquor laws

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

Tweet With what can only be described as noble indifference – the new political posture of politically correct and “tolerant” Republicans – many otherwise thoughtful Utahns have gone just plain goofy over Utah liquor laws, especially the “Zion Curtain.” Whenever … Continue reading →

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Children and the culture of drinking

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

Tweet In the recently concluded legislative session, a bill was introduced and passed by the Utah House of Representatives on a 63-11 vote that would have done away with the so-called “Zion Curtain.” Wisely, the Senate stopped such poor public … Continue reading →

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‘Zion Curtain’ is a matter of culture

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Tweet The following post is a transcript of a 4-minute weekly radio commentary aired on several Utah radio stations: If you were to take a tour of my home, you would immediately notice the symbols of my family’s culture. Our … Continue reading →

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Large sodas, liquor and a free society

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

Tweet The following post is a transcript of a 4-minute weekly radio commentary aired on several Utah radio stations: If you’ve ever searched for an infamous example of government overreaching its proper bounds, you need look no further than the … Continue reading →

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We regulate alcohol to protect innocent lives

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

Tweet We often hear the question, “Why does Utah regulate and restrict the ability to sell and purchase alcoholic drinks so much?” A practical answer to that question, based on empirical research and analysis, is because doing so is good for … Continue reading →

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Capitol Daily Video: Legislature approves 90 new liquor licenses

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

Tweet During its special session on Wednesday, the Utah Legislature approved 90 new liquor licenses. Watch this video report to learn more, including an interview with Sen. John Valentine (R-Orem): Here’s the script of the video: 

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Research backs up Utah’s alcohol laws, part 2: CDC recommendations

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Tweet   It turns out Utah’s “backward” alcohol laws are not so backward – they’re right in line with recommendations issued by a task force newly formed by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the fall, … Continue reading →

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Drug legalization and ‘victimless crimes’

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

Tweet   Before I’m willing to sit down and discuss innovative ways we can reform the criminalization of drugs (and any related alcohol issues in Utah), I need to make clear a fundamental perspective about human action and free will … Continue reading →

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Research backs up Utah’s alcohol laws

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

Tweet   Recently, a colleague of mine wrote a blog post about the flaws in the thinking of a group that opposes one of Utah’s alcohol laws. That blog post started an interesting dialogue on our comment board about whether … Continue reading →

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So what was the DABC drinking, anyway?

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

Tweet   If recent media reports surrounding the performance of the state’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (DABC) have left you scratching your head, you’re not alone. Information from the media over the past few months has ranged from singing … Continue reading →

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Alcohol Regulation: Moral Issue or Economics Issue?

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Tweet In recent weeks, there has been talk of privatizing Utah’s liquor stores.  Most likely, this debate has gained traction with the announced closure of 10 state liquor stores (one closed, but the other nine will remain open).  As some … Continue reading →

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