Not worth the risk? Well let's examine their reasons:
Liquor store taxes provide $1 billion in government revenue annually; selling alcohol in grocery stores puts these dollars at risk. - Excellent! Government spending is a black hole that provides zero accountability.
Over 10,000 good-paying jobs in British Columbia could be lost, putting families at risk. - Broken window fallacy. Think of all the jobs that will be created when the restraints of the state are lifted.
Local producers & liquor stores will be impacted, putting your choice of Made in BC wine, craft beer and spirits at risk. - By offering even more choices? It doesn't surprise me that the "Honorable" Suzanne doesn't understand economics.
Grocery stores are not age controlled, increasing the ability of minors to gain access to alcohol, and putting them at risk. - Bullshit. Besides, minors get alcohol anyway. I grew up in Ontario, probably the most controlled and centralized province in terms of alcohol and beer. My first drink? Sure as hell wasn't when I was 19. Black markets exist and nothing can prevent them.
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