For years legislators have talked about allowing alcohol sales on Sunday. Last week a proposal to do just that got a stamp of approval from a State Senate committee. Now the bill is off to the Senate rules committee.
If passed by the full legislature, the bill will give local governments the right to let the public decide if they want Sunday sales in their community.
What’s your opinion of alcohol sales on Sunday?
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Shannon H:
ReplyDeleteI think the current laws prohibiting Sunday sales of alcohol were born of Christian beliefs that not everyone in modern times shares. Although I rarely drink alcohol, I don't think that other people's aversion to it should keep others from being able to buy it if they so choose.
Sadly, some of the more fundamental believers have gotten away from their characteristic "love and charity" trademark and has become more known for their restrictive, judgemental and political activism. They seem to spend more time and energy on trying to keep people from having freedoms like buying alcohol or marriage equality than they do helping the poor, oppressed and sick in the same spirit of Jesus.
This is not an important issue. People will drink on Sunday, even if they have to buy alcohol on Saturday. It serves no useful purpose and takes our energy and focus on more important issues like poverty, illiteracy and corruption. It's time to let this one go...
Monica G. Online
ReplyDeleteI believe these laws are archaic and have been on the books for long time. Some laws are interpreted in a weird way, in some states there is a law against selling alcohol on Sundays but you can sell beer and wine. Now if you want a have a party or drink alcohol on Sunday, just buy it Saturday night. what is the big deal, the whole thing is just silly. Politicians should work in really important things for their community instead of pretend to be working in passing and banning these silly laws.
Monica G. Online in response to Sharon
ReplyDeletetotally agree, I do not drink alcohol, but if someone likes to drink' for thay would find the way to get it the night before. Politicians need to get serious in the issues they should work on; instead of being collecting their huge salaries for debating these nonsense laws that we the taxpayers do not care.
Natavius F. Online:
ReplyDeleteI personally don't see anything wrong with it. I think it's ones prerogative as to whether or not they'd like to purchase alcohol on Sunday, or any other day for that matter. I don't drink alcohol nor have I ever. If people want to drink, they will find a way. Liquor stores should be able to open or close whenever they choose.
RGonzalez-In response to Monica/Shannon, I agree about our government can spend there time working on our education system which seems to be a laughing stock. The main reason this is a big deal is all the restaurants out there that benefit from these sales. It also boosts Alcohol sales when people are rushing out Saturday night to get enough to get them through 1 day. In a way that to me is pretty sad.
ReplyDeleteNatavius F. Online. In response to Monica G.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you in regard to politicians having their politicians in order. Also, I never knew that in some states there was a law prohibiting the purchase of alcohol on Sundays but you can purchase beer or wine. Well that's a paradox if I ever heard one.
Jordan L.
ReplyDeleteI think that it should be up to the stores, i mean not selling alcohol on Sunday as i Christan believe and it shouldn't influence what people do cause America has so many religions. Plus i think dont think the government should start putting religion into gov, we have laws preventing that and if something like this starts its going to start something bad in the country, and Christianity is going to widely influence goverment and i wont be fair for other religions that preside in the country.
In response to Shannon H:
I agree with you completely the government shouldnt choose when we can buy alcohol, we should have the choice of when we can buy it, its like they are starting to put restraints on our lives and control us but we should be controlling them. The people should decided if they want to buy alcohol on Sunday or not.
I honestly don't think it matters. If people want to drink on Sunday they'll buy alcohol Saturday. If you legalize the purchasing of alcohol on Sunday, not think much will change. A few more people may be coming in to work hungover on Monday, but that's about it. I think our government has bigger issues to handle than when we can and cannot purchase alcohol. Let's try enforcing stricter drinking and driving rules. Now, that might get us somewhere.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Monica:Monica, I completely agree.The government should be more concerned on more important things than passing silly laws.
Rebekah Tolbert-online. I believe that Sunday is the Lord's day. I think everyone should uphold to that and not buy alcohol on Sunday. But I also think they should let the people decide. The drunks always find some way to drink, that want help that cause.
ReplyDeleteRebekah Tolbert-online In response to Monica G. I totally agree with you. The Government should be more concerned about more important things, other that selling alcohol.
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ReplyDeleteSunday sales FINALLY!!! I have no problem with sales on Sunday, if someone wants to drink on Sunday noone is going to stop them anyway! That is why you buy extra on Saturday. I do believe that it will help the revenue in the community by bringing more sales to resturants and convience stores on Sunday. I do believe that you should not be able to by beer before 2 on Sunday allowing some respect for the people in Church on Sunday. I really do not see as why this has ever even been an issue, of course it all goes back to people in the bible belt! Ok, we get it Sunday is sacred to the people in church so there you go, you get your mornings and those of us that would like to partake in a steak and a coctail at the end of the day get what we want as well...everyone wins
J.Ponders in response to Sara Roberts
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on lets enforce stronger DUI laws, that is something I will go for. Not allowing sales on Sundays..that to me is crazy because if you want it, you are going to get it. Why not let the community make some revenue off of it!
Shane B. -Online
ReplyDeleteI personally wouldn't mind the removal of this religion motivated law. It's always seemed like quite a silly law that doesn't prevent actual drinking on Sundays. Being a cashier at a grocery store I notice that most people who do want to drink on Sunday just buy plenty the day/night before. So what is this law helping anyways? It's more of a burden than anything else.
In Response to J. Ponders,
I agree with you completely, removing this ridiculous law would help push sales a little further, especially for the first month or so that people buy on Sundays just because they now can. If anything religious influenced laws should be removed in my opinion.
In Response to Shannon H.,
It does seem quite true that many influential religious people have given religion itself a bad name. With the constant push of religious dogma into the justice system. I mean heck we still swear on a bible in court, which doesn't make much sense if you're not someone who's religious to begin with. Like I said earlier in this post; we should really push to remove religious influenced laws simply because they go against one of our most fundamental beliefs--the separation of church and state. You can't have that if religious politicians are trying to impress their own beliefs into our laws.
Tyler Lawrence
ReplyDeleteI am underage and don't drink alcohol too terribly much to care about this law as of right now, but in the future i would want to buy alcohol on Sundays for sure. I believe that alcohol sales on Sunday have been prohibited from the belief that Sunday is the day of the Lord, but not everyone has the same beliefs, and the communtiy should be able to decide whether they want to sell these products on Sunday or not.
Blake Huffman
ReplyDeleteI'm 21 years old and of course i want that bill to pass. When in college and taking a full load, students know that its very stressful and if you don't manage your time then college will eat you up and spit you out. For me, Sunday is the only day i have to myself and it is my day to relax. I like to have a few beers and watch any sports game on T.V., so would it really be that bad if consumers bought beer on Sundays... I don't think so one bit.
Steve F. online:
ReplyDeleteLet the majority decide! The problem with this is that the Atlanta metropolitan area has the largest population of people. People from the Atlanta area tend to have more liberal perspectives on social issues. This population consists of a greater diversity of cultures. The people north and south of Atlanta tend to be more traditional Southerners. This issue should not be considered on a state wide basis. I don't think that the people in Atlanta should decide for the entire state of Georgia. Leave things the way they are and let each county decide on their beer, wine, and liquor laws.
We can already buy beer and wine and distilled liquor in restaurants in the Atlanta area on Sunday. If the majority would like to be able to purchase adult beverages on Sunday from local stores then it will happen or should I say, "Money talks."? In the end money always wins. Fight on moral grounds; that is right and your privilege as an American but in the short run revenue dollars will win out.
One more thing, I am a Catholic and I believe that drinking alcoholic beverages in moderation is acceptable. Not all Christians oppose moderate consumption of alcohol. Why do so many of you think that everyone that drinks alcoholic beverages are drunks? Relatively few people are irresponsible drinkers. Over indulgence is a sin! Over eating is a sin! Consume in moderation people, and don't drink and drive!
Jonathan self 30967
ReplyDeleteWow. Only an alcoholic needs alcohol on Sunday's. I think the law is great andshould stay enforced. I mean can people really not go one day without it? Get a job, quit drinking.
Mysti C. Online- I feel that it should be alcohol sales on Sundays. It will bring more money to stores and the counties. I am glad that they will allow the people to decide whether they will want alcohol on Sundays because I know a lot of people that would like that. I came from a state, Michigan, that allows alcohol sales on Sundays and it is no different than any other day. I never seen an increase in crime or people being worse off than buying alcohol on Mondays. I think it would help our counties and eliminate all of these house coming up selling illegal alcohol on Sundays. The most important thing, is that everyone should be responsible with alcohol.
ReplyDeleteIesha B.- Online...I think that alcohol shouldn't be sold on Sunday's because the government should at least have some respect for the religious people in society and not sell alcohol on Sunday even though we don't drink. I also think that people shouldn't be allowed to drink on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteMysti C In response to Jonathan self 30967- Being able to buy alcohol on Sundays does not have anything to do with being an alcoholic. It is about having rights and an option to be able to drink on a Sunday. People in America is all about choices and people want that choice. For you to assume that when a person wants to buy alcohol on Sunday is an alcoholic is very bias on your part. People can drink everyday of the week and still go to work. People that want to be able to but alcohol on Sundays are hard working Americans and not everyone are alcoholics and do not have jobs just because they want the option.
ReplyDeleteJames O. online,
ReplyDeleteI don't see why we shouldn't have alcohol sales on Sunday.If I want to go to the store and buy a six pack, I should be able to, even on Sunday. Hey, that's when football is on!! You know, just because I enjoy a few beers while I'm relaxing watching a game, doesn't make me an alcoholic.
There seems to be a sense of self righteousness among some of those opposed to Sunday alcohol sales. Labeling someone an alcoholic because they drink on Sunday, why is that?
I am a law abiding, responsible citizen. If you don't want alcohol on Sunday, don't buy any.
James O. in response to Iesha B.
ReplyDeleteI don't think people having the OPTION to buy alcohol on Sunday is showing disrespect to anyone.
People labeling people as alcoholics because they would buy alcohol on Sunday, that's disrespectful.
If you don't drink, hey that's great, then your Sunday won't change at all. Not that it would change in any way, if the option to buy alcohol was given to us.
Courtney R.
ReplyDeleteI dont think that alcohol being sold on Sunday will change anything. People will just be able to buy the alcohol on Sunday instead of having to buy it Saturday to drink on Sunday.
Allowing the local government to decide on whether to allow sales on Sunday only means that they will allow us, the citizens in the county to vote on it. The outcome of the vote depends on who shows up at the polls to vote on it. Well living in Paulding County I know who is showing up to the polls and it is not the twenty-somethings needing to buy beer on Sunday. I went to college in a "dry" town and saw this vote come and go many times. I just want to clarify that this is not a sure thing. Still lots of politics to be played. But because of the strong religious support our legislators in Georgia receive, there will continue to be this battle.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Rebekah Tolbert: I never understood what the Lord's day has to do with buying alchohol. I really have never understood the whole argument. I'm sure if I went to the The Georgia Christian Coalition website I could find extensive arguments to back it up. This group has been in a 3-year battle against the bill. I saw a statement made by them the day of the vote, expressing appreciation that Senate Bill 10 would forbid Sunday sales until after church on Sunday. I DON'T GET IT!
ReplyDeleteRochelle G Online. In response to Monica G Online. These laws are archaic. Does this law have any affect on anyone at all except the store owner. People will find a way to get their booze if they want it. Not selling alcohol on Sundays is totally out of respect for those that worship on Sundays.
ReplyDeleteRochelle G Online.
ReplyDeleteIt honestly doesn't matter to me if the law is changed or it stays the same. I do not believe it will have much impact either way. Those that want their booze will stock up and have it to drink any day of the week. I think this law served its purpose at the time that it became a law but it serves no purpose now. Scratch it from the books and keep moving on to more important topics.
Donna H. Online: OK, here's my attitude on this... The Walmart and all other stores are open on Sunday, might as well let the liquor stores open on that day also. Anyway, you can totally get a drink at your local grill on Sunday, so WTHey!
ReplyDeleteI am an old lady, and therefore remember the day when all us sinners (kids who parents did drag them to church) used to sit at the front entrance of Kmart on Sunday afternoon, staring at our watches, counting down the seconds until 1:00pm, while the Kmart workers peered out the windows looking at us like we were wolves. I also remember the local bootlegger who used to sell corn liquor for the grown ups, and candy for the kids, out of the trunk of his front yard.
There is a time in one's life that they begin to pick their battles. I feel that with all the suffering that's going on in the world, with this bad economy, children starving, and wars that are killing people around the world, I just feel that selling liquor in just a small grain of sand in a whole ocean of trouble....
(Excuse me, I wax poetic, early in the morning, and no, it's not liquor doing the talking ;)
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ReplyDeleteSteve F online:
ReplyDeleteIn response to Jonathon -
Where did this come from? Nobody should need alcohol. Realize that not everyone that consumes alcoholic beverages is an alcoholic. No one needs alcohol on Sunday it would be an option for those that wanted it though. Remember everything in moderation. Most people don't drink everyday. Where are you people coming from? Is everyone you know that drinks an alcoholic? It may maybe the social cirlces you frequent.
Courtney Pruitt: I personally think that we should be aloud to start selling alcohol on Sundays. I think it is ridiculous to just ban selling alcohol for only one day out of the week, there is no reason to even have that as a law then. People who are wanting to have alcohol on Sundays will just go out the night before and buy it. I believe that buying alcohol on Sundays was banned because of religious views. Some religions believe that Sunday is the day of rest and that is way it is banned. This generation; however, has changed alot since then. All other business' are open with people running the place, so no one is really using this day as rest. There is any other religions with certain views about things and I don't see us making is laws for them. My example being, Jews can and cant eat certain foods on certain days, that doesn't mean we are stepping in and telling people they can't purchase those foods just because it is someone else's religious view. If you don't think alcohol doesn't need to be sold on Sundays, then just don't purchase it. The ways of living keep changing all the time, and this is one of those things that may be changed in the future.
ReplyDeleteBeer is GOOOD! The bible does not denounce alcohol. It only denounces drunkenness. Honestly the prohibition was so stupid. The unite state is the only country with the alcohol restrictions as high as they are and we have the most problems with it. People want to do what their not suppose to do. Alcohol is not the problem, People are the problem.
ReplyDeletePS: Yeah Beer, Boo Drunk!
Donna H. in response to Iesha B:
ReplyDeleteI'm a believer. I nip a little communion wine every Sunday. Communion is a part of our Sunday rites.
Rachel C.
ReplyDeleteI say to each his/her own. In respect of religion and those who practice their beliefs, are you not practicing everyday anyway? So, what does it matter as to which day alcohol is sold? If your belief happens to avoid drinking altogether, then you just should't get a vote and shouldn't even be concerned with the subject. Free will means you cannot force faith, so why enforce such a faith-based law that affects, and is only written for, that faith's belief system.
I believe God is truth. I believe He is All-knowing, but didn't even he put up a forbidden tree? It is people's choice. Its simple. Its logical.
Rebecca D. I do not see why a business cannot sell alcohol on sunday. Not everyone that lives in the Bible belt is a christian and it is a personal choice as to whether you want to drink on sunday or not.
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ReplyDeleteI think if people want to drink acohol, they will have lots of way to find drink. If acoho store was not allow to sale coho on Sunday, those who want to drink on Sunday they will buy it the day before.
It dose not matter of what's day people drink, it is just a matter of how people react after drink. So, Sunday or not is just the laws.
Marie S
ReplyDeleteThe option of buying alcohol on sunday should be up to an individual, Free from any religion...why is it everyone so concerned obout what everyone else is doing? Actually the Bible instructs believers on the use of alcohol. Ecclesiastes 8v 15 and 9v 7 says that we are righteous in our beliefs and our lives, then we are to "eat thy bread with joy and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works. It's time to let these nonsense policians know that we put them to work and focus on what is more important for the country. Thanks!
Vrixton P. Online:
ReplyDeleteI don't really see the point of not selling alcohol on Sunday. It would be good for business, more convenient, and give back those freedoms so unfairly seized from those who choose to drink.
@Marie S:
Precisely.
It's kind of sad that this is only coming up now, when there are more important things to be done.
I think its a personal choice. There are people that like to go to church on sundays and people who would like to sit at home and drink on sundays. I think the law should be past because the people that don't want to drink on sundays still have the choice to do so.
ReplyDeleteEric Dempsey
ReplyDeleteI think its a personal choice. There are people that like to go to church on sundays and people who would like to sit at home and drink on sundays. I think the law should be past because the people that don't want to drink on sundays still have the choice to do so.. sorry didn't put my name on previous post.
Marcus Key
ReplyDeleteI honestly do not mind the law. yes i can see people can be annoyed when they want a drink on sunday and can't buy it.. but arn't you allowed to buy it in the bar? and i personally belief its one of the few moral laws still around. but again, it wouldn't hurt my feelings if it was changed
joy online
ReplyDeleteI personally dont see anything wrong in selling or buying alcohol on sundays.it does not make any sense to me .If you can stock alcohol in your house or whereever and drink until sunday or even monday or till you get drunk whats the difference. I dont suscribe to getting drunk to go to church. people drink at home on sundays,so why dont they go buy it ?This all hypocracy.
Response to Marie,S
ReplyDeleteJoy online
I agree with you Marie, people should have the liberty to do whatever they want to do If you want to buy alcohol on sunday ,its your choice and like you rightly said, those politicians should look for better laws to pass.
I believe that Sunday is the day of rest. I was raised that the only thing that should be done on this day is Church and cooking Sunday's dinner. I do disagree with the selling of alcohol on Sunday. It's only one day and I will if you didn't stock up on you drinks before Sunday then it will not hurt you to wait one more day or even until after midnight to make the purchase.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Iesha B......I agree with you 100%. Where is that one day for the people where there is nothing going on? For whatever resaon there is. There should still be a day even if its religious that should be kept without alcohol.
ReplyDeleteLeslie Zinsmeister Online- I don't find this issue very important. I am not a big church go-er, nor do I find the need to drink on Sundays. People who really want to drink, will find it on Saturday. If legislature wants to get involved, let them....I just feel like much more important things could be worked on.
ReplyDeleteLeslie Zinsmeister Online In response to Donna H.- You cracked me up in your last post! I agree with you that thee are much more important issues that need the govts attention, rather than spending time on alcohol sales on Sundays!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Eric Dempsy. It should be a choice left up to the consumer. I personally do not like black liquorish and therefor I do not buy. There are some people somewhere however that do like it or it wouldnt still be on the shelves. It would be silly for those people to not be able to buy something that they enjoy, especially when it is not forced upon the people that dont like it. The law that prohibits the sale does not prohibit the consumption. People that want to drink just buy some extra on Saturday anyways. In short: If you want to drink on Sundays, you should be able to make that choice. If you dont want to drink, then dont.
ReplyDeleteAllison M
ReplyDeleteI personally try to stay away from alcohol. So I personally don't like that people sell it. But if I had to choose, I like the law we have now. Sunday is like a religious day to some people and I don't think it's right to sell alcohol on that day.
Tai Woods
ReplyDeleteTo say that Sunday is the Sabbath and therefore alcohol should not be bought is insane to me. There should be a seperation of church and state and not everyone's Sabbath is on a Sunday and not everyone believes its not of God to drink. If you truly want to observe the Sabbath then businesses shouldn't be open and so on and so forth because its truly supposed to be a day of rest. To each their own and I really can't stand that this law is in place shoving someone else's beliefs down other peoples throats.
Julie S. online
ReplyDeleteI really don't think it matters. If someone wants to drink on Sunday, they will find a way to do so. It is basically a waste of energy to argue over something that is a personal choice for everyone. I think our government should address real problems instead of trying to make something a problem. It seems very juvenille to me!
Kevin G_Online
ReplyDeleteResponse to Shannon H.
I agree 100% Shannon. I feel that these old rules that stem from religion are out dated. I can also agree that the serious drinker is going to buy their alcohol on Saturday. I'm not a serious drinker but I can say that I have done that; especially when I have out of town friends visiting. People from out of state can't believe it when I tell them about this rediculous law.
Kevin G_Online
ReplyDeleteThe current law in place is insane. Seperation of church and State is clearly not being recognized. This is America and no religious organization should be able to implement law. Don't these religous organizations have enough people to care for in their own churches than to worry about us that are not members? The choice to purchase beer on Sunday should be between myself and my creator. It's quite frankly none of the church leaders business. Please note I am not against the church..I'm simply against certain leaders of the church. If they want to be this strict they are on the wrong country.
Lula online
ReplyDeleteI think the constitution should be respected by all mean, the idea also should not base on the religious belief, and this kind of idea has no place in the constitution of the United States of America. It is unconstitutional, and it is illegal. However it is up the majority of voters in each community to decide.
Lula D
James O. online in response to Kevin M.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you 100%. The way you compared it to not liking black licorice was great.Just because the option to buy is offered to you doesn't mean you have to buy. Great post.
Margaret.N.
ReplyDeleteNo matter what the verdict is, people who wants to drink on sunday would buy their drinks on saturday. i also understand u can go to some places where they serve alcohol on sunday.one day of no alcohol sale will not harm anyone.
Esther B.Online
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to alcohol being sold on a sunday or any other day. I really do not care about alcohol because it cause deformation in the human body, and also make people to do what is not right under the influence of alcohol. I wish there will be no alcohol sale on any other day.
My cynical opinion is that the law conveniently bumps up Sunday business at bars restaurants that serve alcohol, where they charge 3-4 times as much as what you would pay if you bought beer or liquor at a liquor store. If they really didn't want people to drink on Sundays, wouldn't they prevent it at these establishments as well? I think the Minnesota State Patrol also thrives on border run Sundays, because they know people are driving and they have a car-full of booze-probably some have already ingested a little. Just speculation on what these laws are really about-but most of them you can trace back to money somewhere down the line, more so than religion.
ReplyDeleteEsther B.Online
ReplyDeleteI agree with Margaret N. That one day of no alcohol will not harm anyone. In life anything that one do there should be a break. The reason while i am saying that the LORD GOD ALMIGHT ever give HIMSELF a break on the seven day. So we i just human and all of us need a break in what we do.
Elizabeth W.
ReplyDeleteSeparation of Church and State is one of the things that was written in the consitution to set our nation apart from others and thats one of the main reasons why America was created- religious freedom. Georgia not selling alcohol on Sundays is in complete violation of this. Just because you can't buy alcohol on Sundays, doesn't mean that you didn't buy it the night before and are drinking it the next day.
Samantha Long. Online:
ReplyDeleteI believe that it is an absolute right to be able to buy alcohol on Sunday. Not everyone reserves Sunday as a religious day and should not be forced into doing so. Seperation of Church and State was created for a reason, and should be followed. Although I don't drink, if I wanted to buy a six pack, I should be allowed to do so no matter what day it is. I find it ironic that you can have a drink at a restaurant on Sunday, but can't purchase it at a store to take home with you. Force people to drink then drive rather than do it in their own home, strange in my opinion.
In response to Elizabeth W.:
I absolutely agree with you, this law is a complete violation. I don't believe there should even be a majority vote, alcohol sales permitted on Sunday should simply be allowed. I'm sure there will be rallies and people will be furious if the vote ever becomes local.
Faustina K
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion alcohol should not be sell on Sunday, because Sunday is a day that has be concentrated, and we must keep it holy.
A lot of people Sunday is a day they have set apart to have time with God, by going to church and doing some church activities,so selling alcohol on Sunday is not going to be fun. Some people will take that advantage by over drinking and start causing accident on the road.
So it is not important to sell alcohol on Sunday.
My personal view on it is that it is a bad idea for many reasons. First of all, neither myself nor my wife drink so it is a pointless bill to begin with. Secondly, for those that do, if you cant plan a day enough ahead, maybe you should not be drinking. I used to work in a liquor store and this was sometimes a conversation that I would have between my boss and I. His response was that of, heck no I would not want to be open on Sunday. The business that would come in would not be worth the cost of staying open, paying any employees to work, or keeping up with any extra stock. The people who typically wanted to come in on Sunday or you would find stocking up on Saturday are the folks who like to drink a little too much, or it is a bad habit for them. I am all for people having their free agency and making their own decisions. Without that, we would not be able to learn. I just think honestly that if you cant get what you need a day in advance, you should re-evaluate your choices.
ReplyDeleteAmanda H. Online:
ReplyDeleteThe observation of Sunday as a holy day is specific to religious practices of a specific religion. As a religious melting pot in our country, we should embrace the people's rights to make their own choices. Prohibiting the sale of a beverage on a certain day enforcing a religious bias towards certain religions. I believe if you really wish to observe Sunday as a holy day where you do not drink, feel free to do so- but don't believe that the government should force that tradition on those who do not believe what you believe. I think a lot of people would be quite bothered if our governments would not allow us to eat chocolate or drink coffee or tea like many religious groups upheld through law in the past, on top of many other bizarre restrictions. If you really don't appreciate it, just don't drink it! That's how I feel.
In response to Elizabeth W.:
ReplyDeleteIt is not even a matter of separation between church and state to me, even though a lot of people will argue about that. I am a christian but for me it is more about responsibility. If you cannot make wise decisions about your purchasing the day before, and run out, oh well. Clearly you did not plan well enough, or you drink too much.
K Blan Online:
ReplyDeleteI think alcohol should be prohibited on Sundays. I am a christian and I think that Sundays are the days to be worshiped by Christ. America has taken God out of everything and I think that is why we are in so much trouble. If people want to drink i think they should buy it on another day, not on God's day. As for restuarants selling it on Sunday, ABSOLUTELY NOT! People who leave church usually go eat after. Restuarants would loose alot of business if they sold alcohol because most christians wouldnt go eat there on Sundays!
K Blan Online:
ReplyDeleteIn response to Shawn Manley
I totally agree with you! America was based on Christianity. The American people are taking God out of everything. People who drink just need to deal with not being to buy it on Sundays!!
A. Kibathi
ReplyDeleteI personally do not have a problem with the sale of alcohol on Sundays. It is a personal choice whether to consume alcohol on sunday or not. Putting a ban on sale of alcohol on Sundays does not stop people from getting the alcohol. People are driving as far a Alabama and Tennessee to get the alcohol hence increasing the revenue of those states.
Denice C. online:I personally don't think it matters if alcohol is sold on Sunday's. It is up to the person to act and drink responsibly. If alcohol is not sold on Sunday's people that want that drink will find away to have a drink; where it be legally or illegally. I feel a person know what is wrong or right; if they feel they want to drink on Sunday, then that is there choice. If you are going to drink, please drink responsibly. Don't drink and drive.
ReplyDeleteDenice C. in response to Amanda H.....You are totally right. I can remember my grandmother was very religious, and if she came to our home we would get in trouble with her if we were doing anything in the line of working. She would preach to our family that this was God's day (A day of rest). However, not all people believe this way; and that is there choice. This is what makes the world a interesting place to live. You were talking about a Sunday without coffe! I could not imagine! Everyone in the house would leave because they don't even want to talk to me until I have my cup of coffee.
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ReplyDeleteI really never saw why is that alcohol was prohibited to be sold on Sundays. It makes absolutely no sense to me. If you do not want to buy alcohol on sundays for what ever reason you have than don't. But why should other people not be able to buy it? It is not a matter of just one day. Its the matter that sometimes you have a barbecue on Sundays or something comes up and you want to buy a couple of drinks because that is your day off and you couldn't on Saturday or something. Plus it brings more money to the stores.
Kendaris H. Online in response to Denise C:
ReplyDeleteI agree with your opinion. If you drink do it responsibly. If you do not want to drink because your religious than its as simple as don't. Don't drink and drive not only on Sunday's but everyday please!
I think this is a good idea due to the economy. It will stimulate sales and taxes on sundays aswell as the demand for more alcohol production which will create more work.
ReplyDeleteI also think its safer to get you alcohol and take it home than go to a restaurant and drive home under the influence.
I come from Texas which is not a dry state so I really dont see the big deal of not selling alcohol on sundays.
I dont agree with Ms. Faustina K.
ReplyDeleteI do agree that keeping a day holy is necesary but one cannot be forced to keep it holy. Everyone will pay for their own sins or actions and thats why god gave us the freedom to choose for oursels and not have it be chosen for us. In addition some religions take part in comunion which include wine in some cases.
james satterfield
ReplyDeletei dont drink so this bill deosnt really effect me but i would rather have the sale of alcohol banned on sunday b/c its one less day someone could get hurt
Jonathan Ridings Online
ReplyDeleteI to be honest do not really care if alcohol can be sold on Sunday. It's sold on every other day of the week. So, to me it is not a big deal. If the law stays the way it is then fine, if not then fine. I don't buy alcohol so does not bother me either way.
Deidre C. Online:
ReplyDeleteI believe that the approx. 73 year law should stay as it is and not change. However, my husband disagrees with me. He states that it's an inconvenience to have to "stock up" on Saturday and hold out till Monday. If this law is passed and then counties can vote "no" lose some revenue. This could increase more drunk drivers on the road on Sunday's, maybe? I for one am not dependent on alcohol or alcohol sales. I would vote "no".
Jonathan Ridings Online
ReplyDeleteIn response to James Satterfield. I am in the same boat with the fact that this bill does not affect me as well. I do also understand your thought though about the fact it would be one less day for someone to get hurt.
Julie A. Online
ReplyDeleteI think that we should be allowed to buy alcohol on Sundays. I understand that it is a religious day and that we shouldn’t drink on church days but it’s our decision not the governments. I believe that the government should stop telling us what we can and cannot do. If a liquor store wants to be open on Sundays then they should have that right. I also know that if someone wants alcohol bad enough on Sunday and they cannot get it in Georgia then they will just go to the nearest state that sells alcohol on Sundays. It should be our responsibility and right to purchase alcohol at the nearest liquor store on any day of the week.
Julie A. in response to Natavius F
I’m with you on the not drinking, I have never drank alcohol and I don’t plan on it. It should also be up to the consumer where and when they buy their alcohol. If a liquor store wants to stay open all day and night and on Sundays then they should be able to.
Amorim R., Sonia
ReplyDeleteReligious believes should not have any bearing on the buyer or seller of any market product based on the day of the week, including Sunday’s alcohol sales
Rebecca M online
ReplyDeleteI think that it doesnt really make a difference. As southern chickie said, you can go to your local bar and buy a drink there on Sunday, so what is the difference. I was raised in a home where drinking was strictly prohibited, it was the "devils brew", as I dont parktake in it just because I dont like it but I do no have a strong feeling regarding someone purchasing on a particular day of the week!
Michele G:
ReplyDeleteI am fine with it either way. You can go to a local honky tonk on a Sunday and purchase alcohol. People are going to find a way to drink any way. Wondering if it would hurt the restaurant business if this law is passed?
Melina G. ONLINE- Personally I believe that people are going to drink on Sundays whether they buy it on Sundays or the days before. So I do not care if they decide to sell it on Sundays. People who drink can buy it and people who dont believe in it can just choose not to buy it. I think that is the best thing about America, we have the option to choose.
ReplyDeleteIn response to A. Kibathi-
I completely agree with you when you bring up the fact that if people want alchol on Sundays they will do what they have to. So why should we allow people to go to other states and help their revenue when we could get some good out of it and help our state's revenue.
Cynthia T. Online
ReplyDeleteI personally don't have a problem with alcohol being sold on Sundays. I think it would offer many retailers a lot of relief from people coming in and stealing alcohol on Sundays since they can't buy it. Not only that but I believe that if someone wants to drink on Sundays they should be able to.
Cynthia T. Online
ReplyDeleteIn response to Jonathan Self 30967, that is probably the most ignorant statement I have heard lately. For you to assume that people who want to drink on Sunday do not have a job and are alcoholics is a bit judgemental on your part. I know many individuals that work Monday thru Friday and the weekend is the only time they have to get things they need to get done, done and relax before heading into another week. I do not agree with your opinion my friend, I believe we all have the right to make decisions for ourselves that we see fit and no one can judge us for that.
Christian B. Online
ReplyDeleteI personally have never drank any amount of alcohol, nor do I intend to. For me, Sunday is a holy and sacred day, but I know that it is not true for everybody. For everyone that has something valuable to them, there is somebody that might not get it, or just not care. I believe that as long as we, who value our sacred Sundays, uphold what is sacred to us.
Donna M. Online
ReplyDeleteI don't think that there is anything wrong with it. Alcohol is sold on Sunday's up north. Not to mention that people are just buying their Sunday supply on Saturday. And there are instances of drinking wine in the bible.
The problem comes with people who don't have the responsibility to not drink and drive. However, overall bars and clubs sell it on Sunday's so the drinking behavior is still there.
Donna M online in Response to Jonathan
ReplyDeleteI agree this bill doesn't hurt me in any way. I don't drink and so if the bill passes it fine and if it doesn't then I am ok with it as well.
Christian Black Online in response to K Blan Online
ReplyDeleteI hear what you are saying, but people have the right to be free even our holy day. It's wrong, but they can either choose to acknowledge that it is a holy day or not, like I said in my comment above, as long as we can do what is right we will lead by example and maybe even influence a vast majority of people as we do. We just have to stay strong and keep on moving forward.
Lenie D. Online
ReplyDeleteI think that people should be allowed to drink/sell alchohol on any day. It's not the alchohol that is the problem, it's the abuse of alchohol. I never understood the logic behind not selling alchohol on Sundays. Jesus drank and made wine, why can't we sell it? That doesn't seem to biblical to me.
Deidre C. Online in response to Sarah Roberts, yes, we should focus on stricter laws for DUI and DWI's. The law changed or not changed will not change the fact that we have drunks driving on the road. We have a road block/diver's license check almost every month with several police checking for "driver license" and also to see if there is an intoxicated driver in the mix too.
ReplyDeleteLenie D Online in Response to Christian B.
ReplyDeleteI understand and also believe that Sunday is sacred, but honestly everyday should be sacred (not just Sunday). Every minute that we are given a chance to take another breath means that we should be serving
God and honoring him (if you are religious). I don't think it's right to say "Well Sunday is the day that I set aside for God".
Nyrva B. online: The main stipulation against selling alcohol on Sunday is that alcohol shouldn’t be sold on a holy day. This argument should stay within the church walls and out of the laws if we consider the separation of church and state. Additionally, the actual Sabbath day is historically observed on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteNyrva B. online in response to K Blan:
ReplyDeleteThe foundations of American was built on religious freedom and not all religions consider Sunday a holy day. Also, consider the separation of church and state. It is up to an indivicual to practice their religious diciplines on their own and not for laws to dictate. Do you go to restaurants only on Sundays?
Charlotte_online
ReplyDeleteI personally do not drink alcohol. Therefore, i think its upto the people to decide on what day to drink or sell alcohol. People drink alcohol at any time anyway.
In response to Leslie and Monica- the government have a lot of important issues to deal with instead of alcohol. They should leave the people who drink or sell alcohol alone.
Stephanie M. Online:
ReplyDeleteI do not drink alcohol, but I think it is a waste of time trying to keep alcohol from being sold on Sunday. If someone wants to drink on Sunday they will find a way. If the reason it is not sold on Sunday is because of it being the Sabbath Day, it should be between the person who buys it and God.
Stephanie M. Online in response to Donna H. Online:
ReplyDeleteI agree with Donna H. What is the difference in buying it at a store and buying it at a restaurant? People need to pick their battles, is this one really worth the time and energy?
Mark McD online:
ReplyDeleteI believe it doesnt really matter.People who want to drink are gonna find a way to either way so no matter if it passes or not people will do what they want.
James O. online, in response to KBlan.
ReplyDeleteYou say that You and other Christians would be offended and stop going to restaurants if they were to serve alcohol on Sundays???
Well guess what...they do serve alcohol on Sundays. It IS legal, and has been, to sell liquor by the drink and single served beer in most counties in Georgia on Sunday!!! See, you weren't aware of that and it made absolutely no difference in your Sundays! So why would it make any difference if it was able to be sold in the grocery store? Doesn't make much sense to me.
Moiya H. online
ReplyDeleteI think alcohol sales on Sunday are not that big of a deal and should be approved. I mean if you go ut to eat on Sunday you can order a drink. If you a attend a sports event you can buy drinks, and most of all you can stock up your house on Friday and Saturday. Who cares if the store is closed.
Moiya H. online
ReplyDeleteIn Response to Rebekah T.
I agree Sunday is the Lord's day, but i don't believe alcohol changes that because for the church's that still serve wine for communion do it on Sunday
Kristina Rickman online
ReplyDeleteI personally don't have a problem with it, but my thought is if you think you are going to need to drink on Sunday, buy it on Saturday. There haven't been alchohol sales for as long as I remember. I say leave it that way. If it isn't broke, don't fix it.
Kristina R. in response to Mark Mcd
ReplyDeleteI agree, people will find a way to drink on Sunday whether or not they make it legal.
Randi H online in response to shannon-
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that there should not be a law prohibiting the sale of alcohol on Sundays. it's completely ridiculous and not necessary.