Many of us are well aware of the out-of-date liquor laws in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We've bickered with each other about them for years concerning the subject. With that said, a lot of us still find loop-holes in the system.
Beer trades, as we call them, happen all of the time in states that don't allow the shipping of alcohol within their respective borders. It's not allowed in Pennsylvania, but that hasn't stopped many from shipping and/or receiving. Think about it, it's not like the state governments or the post office inspect every single package. You can pretty much ship anything you want. Just pack it in the box and take it away to begin its journey.
Last Thursday, news broke of a Senator's idea to end an old law that prohibits the USPS from shipping alcohol. Sounds like a great idea. I don't think it'll erase all of the hurdles in terms of shipping alcohol from state-to-state, but it's certainly a step in the right direction. According to the article, the change would only allow the post office to ship to and from states that already consider it permissible. Obviously, such a law wouldn't change much in Pennsylvania.
Why the hell not, though? The post office in this country is already in dire straits. It has financial issues out the wazoo. Why not help it out while giving brewers a small boost financially, too?
Showing posts with label Pennsylvania Liquor Laws. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pennsylvania Liquor Laws. Show all posts
November 4, 2013
January 31, 2013
Holy Pennsylvania, Batman!
I remember when my family used to spend summer vacations in Virginia Beach, Va. That first evening always marked a trip to the grocery store so that we could stock up for the week ahead. I always remember noticing that we also would stock up the drinking fridge as well. The best part was that what we bought for that fridge was all purchased at the same market in which we got the food. It baffled me because we couldn't ever do the same back home in Pennsylvania.
The course for change took a bigger step in the right direction yesterday afternoon when Gov. Tom Corbett announced his plan on liquor privatization throughout the commonwealth. I've found an article from WTAE for you to get all the details you need.
The only problem with this plan thus far is the fact Corbett wants to entirely shut down the state store. I'm not so sure that will fly with other government officials since that would leave a good number of state employees without jobs. Keep in mind that all of this still has to be passed and could change by the time it would.
One would think there has to be a middle ground on this issue at least for the time being. Make it convenient for those of us purchasing something to drink and still find a way for the state employees to keep their jobs. The most entertaining part of that article is the source that's quoted as saying that Pennsylvania's system is already so much better than the rest of the country. What planet does this guy live on?
The last I checked, monopolies were illegal and I believe that's what Pennsylvania has when it comes to liquor. I've never drawn a political line on this blog and I'm not trying do it here either. I just think it makes sense to enable consumers to have more of a choice when it comes to what they buy.
The course for change took a bigger step in the right direction yesterday afternoon when Gov. Tom Corbett announced his plan on liquor privatization throughout the commonwealth. I've found an article from WTAE for you to get all the details you need.
The only problem with this plan thus far is the fact Corbett wants to entirely shut down the state store. I'm not so sure that will fly with other government officials since that would leave a good number of state employees without jobs. Keep in mind that all of this still has to be passed and could change by the time it would.
One would think there has to be a middle ground on this issue at least for the time being. Make it convenient for those of us purchasing something to drink and still find a way for the state employees to keep their jobs. The most entertaining part of that article is the source that's quoted as saying that Pennsylvania's system is already so much better than the rest of the country. What planet does this guy live on?
The last I checked, monopolies were illegal and I believe that's what Pennsylvania has when it comes to liquor. I've never drawn a political line on this blog and I'm not trying do it here either. I just think it makes sense to enable consumers to have more of a choice when it comes to what they buy.
December 10, 2012
Monday Rant: Feels Like Progress
It wasn't that long ago in Pennsylvania that I couldn't have solved my predicament on Sunday prior to heading downtown for the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Diego Chargers game. There were times that some local beer distributors weren't open at all nor could you get beer at a place that wasn't a six pack shop or a distributor.
I know this state isn't yet at where we all wish it was in terms of liquor laws, but it certainly feels like progress. It was my responsibility to grab a small pack of beer to enable our tailgate to have a beer or two each before heading into the stadium.
My predicament was that I was planning on being on my way downtown by around 9:30 a.m. This would be before most distributors and six pack shops are open in the morning. At least, the ones to my knowledge wouldn't have been open for business by that time. Thankfully, we now sell an assortment of beers in select Giant Eagles throughout state.
I'm not sure Pennsylvania will ever me on par with many other states in the union in the distant future, but this is certainly a few steps forward from what it used to be.
I know this state isn't yet at where we all wish it was in terms of liquor laws, but it certainly feels like progress. It was my responsibility to grab a small pack of beer to enable our tailgate to have a beer or two each before heading into the stadium.My predicament was that I was planning on being on my way downtown by around 9:30 a.m. This would be before most distributors and six pack shops are open in the morning. At least, the ones to my knowledge wouldn't have been open for business by that time. Thankfully, we now sell an assortment of beers in select Giant Eagles throughout state.
I'm not sure Pennsylvania will ever me on par with many other states in the union in the distant future, but this is certainly a few steps forward from what it used to be.
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