Why is it illegal to sell liquor in some states' grocery stores?

Question

I live in California where liquor is readily available for purchase in almost every grocery store. I go to school in Alabama where only beer and wine are available in grocery stores. It's so annoying to have to go to the liquor store to buy liquor. What is the reasoning behind the difference in Alabama? Are there any lawmakers out there trying to change this law?

Answer 1

Religious beliefs probably influenced some of the decisions regarding the sale of alcohol in some states - originally.

Now it is more a matter of money. Some states fear the loss of revenues from liquor. In addition, now that there are thousands of people working in state owned liquor stores they have come to fear for their jobs and benefits and fight any efforts to privatize the sale of alcohol.

Control over the distribution of alcohol is another reason some states refuse to consider alternatives and this also raises (or should raise) the question of competition and the potential for corruption of those in charge.

If you want to do some investigative reporting ...this would be a best seller!

Answer 2

Probably because Alabama is practically the buckle of the Bible Belt.

Here in Georgia we are trying to get alcohol sales on Sunday and join the rest of the nation in the 21st Century.

Answer 3

No idea...but where i live hard liquor is not sold in grocery stores just beer and such...and we can not purchase liquor on Sundays...Damn Bible Belt!

Answer 4

I can't tell you why. All I know is that in Wisconsin stores have to quit selling at 12:00 a.m. and minors are legally able to drink.

Answer 5

Each State has an ABC (alcohol beverage control) board. They decide (along with voters) where and when alcohol can be sold.