tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738527488860615106.post7350341298204645483..comments2024-03-19T00:52:11.537-07:00Comments on Beervana Buzz: Profiteers and the Liquor Privatization ScamUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738527488860615106.post-88038059430678772112016-04-14T06:33:56.607-07:002016-04-14T06:33:56.607-07:00Craft liquor licensees increased in Washington whi...Craft liquor licensees increased in Washington which is not the sign of an industry on the decline. In fact they went up 83% in the first 2 years after privatization.<br /><br />There is certainly far more selection overall available in Washington with numerous stores having more in stock on the shelves than the entire old state system used to carry in total.<br /><br />As far will things be better with 1000 stores? Probably, but the number is a legislative decision. Iowa has 1200 stores and they haven't left civilization as we know it because of it. Regulation and not retail is the job of government. It should be no more a governmental function to see that you have liquor than it is to see you have access to French cheese or Jaguar cars. Albert Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507998910770255971noreply@blogger.com