Sunday, July 01, 2007

Self Delusional

Many individuals, at some point in their lives, delude themselves.  Politicians, though, tend to delude themselves on a daily basis as they debate the efficacy of their actions via legislation enacted to turn poor misguided citizens from their ignorant ways.  A prime example of this political self delusion.

Tennessee is the first state to make universal carding mandatory, the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association said. However, the law does not apply to beer sales in bars and restaurants, and it does not cover wine and liquor.

Supporters say it keeps grocery store and convenience store clerks from having to guess a customer’s age. Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen said it’s a good way to address the problems of underage drinking.

And the 63-year-old governor said he won’t mind the extra effort to buy beer.

“I’ll be very pleased when I’m carded, and, in my mind, I’ll just imagine it’s because I look so young,” he said.

You keep on “imagining,” Gov. Phil Bredesen, but, reality is just outside your door.

Comer Wilson hasn’t had to show his ID to buy beer in a while. Maybe it’s the 66-year-old man’s long, white beard..."It’s the stupidest law I ever heard of,” Wilson said. “You can see I’m over 21."

Tennessee Requires Stores to Check ID Card Of Anyone Buying Beer

Posted by John Venlet on 07/01 at 04:31 AM
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