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mastaler@netcom.com (Jason Mastaler) writes:

>I wonder if anyone can explain the reasoning for 2 things I have
>encountered in Georgia, and nowhere else.

>First, I have heard that it isn't legal for merchants to sell alcohol
>on SUNDAY.  This just seems so strange.  I mean, if the reasons are
>of a religious nature, then why isn't this policy active in Eastern
>Tennessee where I used to live.  I mean that place is the buckle of
>the bible belt for christ sake!

>Second, I have not yet seen a grocery store that has hard liquor
>in it's isles.  Sure, there is beer and wine, but no bottles of rum,
>vodka, bourbon etc..  This also, is something I have only noticed in
>Georgia.  Since I haven't traveled much out of Atlanta, I can't speak
>for the whole state, but I would guess it to be true everywhere.

>Any explanations for these WEIRD practices?

I blame it on the Baptists (no flames please). I live in Duluth where the
libraries are closed on Sundays - that's the day for worship! 

Penn. is really wierd - all hard liquor and wine is sold in state stores only,
staffed by state employees! And expensive! Beer is available in delis and
grocery stores; there are distributors who will deliver beer to your house!

There are a lot of states with no Sunday package sales; Indiana and Ohio
come to mind.