The Editor:
Like Albert Kienle of Regina and Dave Piper of Midale (Leader-Post Dec. 1), I am totally opposed to modernizing our liquor regulations.
Making booze more available can benefit only those who sell it. And even they can lose a son in a car crash or their teenaged daughters can get pregnant because "Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker."
We need to be careful what we demand from governments. We may get what we think we want, but it may include a lot of unwanted company. Wouldn't society be so much better off without alcohol? Why are the jails so full and the churches so empty? Why are the police forces, doctors' offices and hospitals so busy? What causes more foul language, arguments, fights, poverty, homelessness, hospital admissions, divorce, neglected children, spousal abuse, job absenteeism, road accidents, disease and death than alcohol?
The SLGA minister is dreaming to believe these changes will not lead to more alcohol consumption. The premier is irresponsible for encouraging us to bring these problems upon ourselves. I just wish he knew that he is going to create more problems than he can pay for. More sales won't do any good for the ordinary citizen. Alcohol has nothing going for it.
Daryl W. Tucker
Estevan
