> wrote in message
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> Steve Jackson wrote:

> > That's just silly. Hating entire states because they allow beer sales in
> > groceries?
>
> Oh, Jesus, you guys are really sensitive about this, huh?

No. Apparently you stopped reading there, missing the next sentence: OK, so
you're engaging in some hyperbole.

> How's this-
> "I really find it annoying to be vacationing in or traveling through
> states where beer is sold in supermarkets. Often, I don't have time to
> search out a gourmet grocery store (or there's none in the area) and I'm
> left with one huge, brightly light aisle of national brands and common
> imports and what local beers they may have often look old and
> mishandled." (Granted, the same can be said for many- too many- liquor
> stores in those other states).

Funnily enough, people tend to find what they're used to as the "best" way
to go about things. I find PA's system weird, because I'm not used to it.
I'm sure if I lived there, I'd adapt in short order. I can certainly see the
benefit of getting a beer you like at a pretty good price, since cases are
typically cheaper than buying individual six-packs. I also think it would
make it more difficult to try new beers, precisely because you have to
commit to a whole case.

At the same time, I've lived in states with grocery sales for the last 10
years or so. I'm used to it. It seems normal to me.

I hardly think the fact that I'm used to it makes it "better." Just what I'm
comfortable with.

-Steve