While on the subject of drink and its consequences, I believe that one measure being considered by government is an extra charge on bars and clubs that stay open after midnight in order to cover the extra expense incurred by local authorities in order to clean up and repair damage caused by late night revellers. One can see a certain logic to this when applied in the major towns and cities, but, if its applied more generally, why should licebsed premesis in places like Silverton where late night mess is non existant to minimal be forced to pay an added tax ?.
We all know what one of the main causes of late night drunken disturbances is, namely, the habit of people 'preloading' on cheap booze bought from the supermarkets and consumed before they even get to the pub or clib. perhaps, therefore, government might consider an extra tax on supermarkets, but I wont hold my breath on it ever happening. One thing is for certain, there was a lot less public drunkenness and underage drinking when the only outlets for the sale of alcohol were off Licenses and the local pub.
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