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I don’t get liquor privatization push

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“Liquor privatization bill clears House hurdle” was a recent Observer-Reporter headline. More than a few letters to the editor and Observer-Reporter editorials reflect a desire to see this happen and, frankly, I don’t get it.

The state runs this profitable business with convenient locations that offer customers a wide variety of products at competitive prices, while fairly compensating competent and helpful employees. I can get a bottle of liquor just as easily as a loaf of bread. What’s the problem?

The primary beneficiaries of privatization will be those who have enough capital to purchase a franchise. So, let’s eliminate thousands of living-wage jobs so we can create a windfall for people who are already doing just fine, a clear illustration of redistribution of capital – only upward.

I repeat: I don’t get it.

Don DeAngelis

Canonsburg

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