OLCC status quo set has got to be kidding
"We want secure areas for distilled spirits," said Mary Botkin, who represents OLCC workers who are members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union. Otherwise, she said, you wind up with minors wandering store aisles where liquor is sold.
They already walk the aisles where the wine and beer are, and there doesn't seem to be too much harm done. And they already walk past the brightly covered lottery vending machines in the supermarkets, too.
Change Oregon's alcohol regulation or have it changed at the polls -- jawboning against the change is a waste of everybody's time. We know that you're a government employee union, and we know that this is Oregon, but guess what -- you're toast on this one.
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Comments (11)
Otherwise, she said, you wind up with minors wandering store aisles where liquor is sold.
So, um, put up a gate? I'm sure Fred Meyer, Cost-Co et al would gladly fence off a corner of their stores if they could sell the hard stuff there. Heck, Cost-Co already does it for cigarettes.
Posted by Dave J. | September 13, 2012 9:18 PM
And how many children of California have been harmed walking the aisle at Raplhs (Kroger), Safeway, and countless other stores, low these 40 years of selling liquor in grocery and convenience stores?
Much ado about nothing!
Posted by Portland Native | September 13, 2012 9:24 PM
Cost-Co already does it for cigarettes.
That is probably as much about inventory control as it is about preserving youthful virtue.
Posted by Jack Bog | September 13, 2012 9:37 PM
Next all households where liquor and minors are present will be required to have a state approved storage area.
Posted by Bark Munster | September 13, 2012 9:46 PM
Westside Century Blvd Rays in Bend has a room that sells hard liquor. Has almost the same hours, but can close up early some time. Not sure if they are open Sundays.
I spent time in a country where grade school age kids could buy liquor, and I did. Just like milk, bread, cigs and other stuff for the family, sometimes both parents work and it is easier for the kids to shop. No harm no foul. No big deal.
It is always about control. That is why it is called the OLCC, as in the OL Control C.
Posted by Harry | September 13, 2012 10:12 PM
ah, that is multi-grain, sprouted wheat berry toast. It's Orygun, ya know.
But TOAST nonetheless.
Posted by jon | September 13, 2012 10:49 PM
"you wind up with minors wandering store aisles where liquor"
Heck, I'm more worried about adult alcoholics wandering those aisles.
Besides, we let the kids walk past beer cases and lottery ticket displays in almost every convenience store in the state. Why is this any different?
If Oregon is so worried about the kids, how about they take that $1.1B extra they throw at employee benefits in the legislature and actualy spend it on schools?
Posted by Steve | September 14, 2012 6:13 AM
Fred Meyer's in Anchorage has a sort of annex inside the store where you can buy liquor, beer and wine. You have to pay for your purchase there and not with your groceries.
Posted by Dutch | September 14, 2012 7:56 AM
Oh by all means, worry about kids wandering the aisles where liquor is sold, but give away free needles to keep them safe.
Posted by phil | September 14, 2012 8:34 AM
That is probably as much about inventory control as it is about preserving youthful virtue.
I thought that was the implication of the OLCC's statement--that kids would be tempted to steal since they can't legally buy.
Posted by Dave J. | September 14, 2012 8:44 AM
Lamb's Thriftway (Garden Home) has had an in-store liquor store for several years. Seems to be doing okay.
Posted by Shally | September 15, 2012 1:33 PM