Quote Originally Posted by Dubya61 View Post
Yeah, but will availability really be increased? Where will you be able to buy beer after reform that you are not able to buy beer at now?
There will be no new outlets selling beer. Everywhere currently selling 3.2 beer will be able to sell full-strength beer up to 6% ABV. If a grocer wants to sell wine, they have to purchase a license from an existing liquor store. This should put the "increased availability" concern to rest.

The big issue is that lot of people are uninformed about the entire 3.2 beer vs "6 point" debate. They think 6 point is giving them twice as much alcohol per beer. In reality, its usually 15-20% more (less for light beers). Honestly, I think 3.2 beer gives people an excuse to drink more than they otherwise would because they think they are getting half the alcohol. I knew a guy who downed a six pack of Bud and then got behind the wheel and he was like "I'm fine, its only 3.2 beer." In this case, you could say that low-point is giving people a false sense of security causing more intoxicated people to get behind the wheel.

The thing is, many opponents of modern laws have the same misconception and think that putting real beer on grocery store shelves is going to put more drunks out on the road.