Vote Against

Liquor by the Drink

Algood, TN (Nov. 2020)
Why Liquor by the Drink is a Cancer
Disguised as Profit (Slide Show).
Liquor by the drink

Liquor-By-the-Drink (LBD) licenses or On-Premise Consumption licenses may be issued to

restaurants, hotels, private clubs and other establishments that are eligible under Tennessee
law. An LBD or On-Premise Consumption license allows an establishment to sell and
dispense alcoholic beverages that contain an alcoholic content eight percent (8%) or greater
by weight, for example, liquor, wine and high alcohol content beer. Wine-only licenses are
available for eligible restaurants.
Crime
Types of Crimes Associated With Alcohol
Robbery
Many cities across the United States have seen a steady increase in robberies and property-related crime.
A number of these robberies – roughly 15 percent – have been linked to alcohol use. Alcohol can intensify
a robber’s feelings of desperation and cause them to steal someone’s money or property. While some
robbers desire a better lifestyle or want to make a quick buck, others can turn into repeat offenders. The
consequences of robbing someone are harsh and may entail time in jail, criminal charges on your record,
fines and other legal troubles.

Sexual assault
A sexual assault is a forced sexual act and may involve touching, kissing and intercourse. An estimated 37
percent of sexual assaults and rapes are committed by offenders who were under the influence of alcohol.
For perpetrators, drinking may intensify their aggressive behavior. This can make them become more
forceful when someone tries to resist them. Sexual assault can occur when there is a lack of consent, as
well as when the victim is unable to give consent due to intoxication or mental state.
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Aggravated assault
A common warning sign of alcohol abuse is irritability and extreme mood swings. Because of this, some
individuals turn violent after an episode of heavy drinking. Poor decisions and impaired judgment, combined
with aggression and hostility, can quickly become dangerous. If violent thoughts and feelings are acted on,
it can lead to an aggravated assault charge. About 27 percent of aggravated assaults are committed by
individuals who have used alcohol. Aggravated assault means causing serious injury, such as bodily harm
to another person. Criminal charges are much stricter if a weapon is involved.

Intimate partner violence

Alcohol can play a dangerous role in intimate partner violence, leading to aggression, intimidation, forced
sexual activity and other forms of controlling behavior. Intimate partner violence happens when a romantic
partner causes physical, psychological or sexual harm to their significant other. An estimated two-thirds of
victims suffering from violence by a current or former spouse or partner report that the perpetrator had been
drinking, compared to less than one-third of stranger victimizations. Having a partner who is a heavy drinker
can cause significant hardships, including financial difficulties, child care problems, infidelity, as well as
other challenges.
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Child abuse
Stress, money trouble, professional instability and a host of other factors can influence the amount of
alcohol a person consumes. However, alcoholism not only affects an individual, it impacts family
members and friends – including children. Research studies have shown a link between parents who
abuse alcohol and the risk of child neglect and abuse. Roughly four in ten child abusers have admitted
to being under the influence of alcohol during the time of the offense. Children who are victimized at a
young age have an increased risk of developing behavioral and physical problems as they get older.

Homicide
Alcohol is involved in more homicides across the United States compared to other substances, like
heroin and cocaine. In fact, about 40 percent of convicted murderers had used alcohol before or during
the crime. Excessive drinking can lead to more severe forms of violence that can quickly escalate to
extremely dangerous situations. The short- and long-term effects of alcohol blur a person’s mental state,
contributing to an increased risk of committing violent crimes. There are strict legal punishments in place
for homicide convictions and can land you in jail for many years, or even the rest of your life
 Statistics From Kansas

Drawing on county-level data from Kansas for the period 1977-2011, we examine whether
plausibly exogenous increases in the number of establishments licensed to sell alcohol by the
drink are related to violent crime. During this period, 86 out of 105 counties in Kansas voted to
legalize the sale of alcohol to the general public for on-premises consumption. We provide
evidence that these counties experienced substantial increases in the total number of
establishments with on-premises liquor licenses (e.g., bars and restaurants). Using legalization as
an instrument, we show that a 10 percent increase in drinking establishments is associated with a
4 percent increase in violent crime. Reduced-form estimates suggest that legalizing the sale of
alcohol to the general public for on-premises consumption is associated with an 11 percent
increase in violent crime.
Reasons given to protest a liquor license

● Drug use or sales on the premises

● Prostitution
● Gambling
● Alcohol sales to minors
● Minors in possession of alcohol
● Fighting, assaults, gunfire or other violent acts
● Verbal or physical harassment of patrons or passersby
● Littering
● Public urination and indecent exposure
● Consistently loud music, noise, yelling and profanity
● Reckless and drunken driving by patrons
● Public intoxication
● Disorderly Conduct
● Carrying Weapons
● Drinking on the premises - unless their permit allows it
● Any other city, state or federal violations
Health

“The bulk of alcohol-related morbidity and mortality occurs in

middle-age, actions that reduce the harmful use of alcohol in
middle-age can lead to almost immediate health gain.”
Conclusion

So instituting liquor by the drink will bring profit to the restaurant, but it will also summon
extreme crime and lawlessness and overall loss of health and safety in the city. So is Profit and
Taxes worth Destruction and Disease?
Do we want to hand people the poison that
will kill them?
 Sources

https://www.tn.gov/abc/licensing/liquor-by-the
-drink-licenses.html

https://www.houstontx.gov/legal/alcoholprote
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PM
C5843824/

https://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/ac.pdf

http://ftp.iza.org/dp8718.pdf
https://www.urban.org/research/publication/s
afety-most-important-thing
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