I work at a country club, and just went to the restaurant to get lunch, and I heard the manager telling a member. He didn't know why. Are there any other states with that law?
2006-11-07 04:42:40 · 10 answers · asked by fitgalmel1 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
you have some interersting answers so far some of which even have validity. another reason is that it is better to have voters voting instead in the bars.
2006-11-07 05:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by derf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not heard that one. In Texas, you cannot sell beer before 12:00 on Sunday. They are left over from what was called Blue Laws. I am sure that it is the same in Kentucky. Most likly it was made in a time when some folks traded whiskey for votes....
2006-11-07 12:46:11 · answer #2 · answered by TK421 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How bizarre! I've never heard of that in my life! They sell it here, I guess we need it more to deal with all the crooks we elect. If anything they should give it away at the polls. It would make selecting from crook a or crook b easier to take.
2006-11-07 12:51:14 · answer #3 · answered by low_on_ram 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello dear!
Well, in previous times, people used to drink and being not sober not only they were in position to vote properly but also a lot of fights would start, thus, drinking had been prohibited while voting!
2006-11-07 12:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by soubassakis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kinda makes sense to not have sh*t faced people voting. It could also be because emotions can get heated during an election and alcohol could exacerbate some arguments.
2006-11-07 12:45:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's the law in indiana too...but it seems as though Ind. Licensed Beverage Assoc and the Restaurant and Hospitality Assoc of Indiana wants to push for a change.
2006-11-07 12:55:53 · answer #6 · answered by AILENE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the past people were bribed with alcohol to vote for certain delegates, and whatttt you don't live in a dry county.
2006-11-07 12:51:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most, if not all, states it is illegal to sell alcohol when the polls are open.
2006-11-07 12:45:05 · answer #8 · answered by Chris J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same in PA and about 6 other states...they don't want people to go vote intoxicated
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2006-11-07 12:45:39 · answer #9 · answered by Meilleur_que_toi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They might feel that drinking and voting is just as dangerous as drinking and driving.
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2006-11-07 12:45:27 · answer #10 · answered by Sherri 2 Kewl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋