I would like to respond to Dean Radford’s recent commentary about the new Washington liquor law\/taxes (“Liquor doesn’t deserve obvious spot in our everyday lives”, Reporter, June 22).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
He implies that he doesn’t like seeing vodka and whiskey on sale near the chips and other items. I would suggest just pass by and don’t complain. I don’t like seeing cigarettes, pasta and carrot juice, but I just walk by and don’t complain.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
People and families are affected by alcohol in some way. It boils down again to personal responsibility. Some make very bad choices.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
My wife and I have one or two cocktails at home every night. After a busy day, it is very relaxing to sip and talk with each other on our patio. We don’t argue or change personalities. We drink responsibly. It brings us closer together.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Radford didn’t mention the new high taxes on liquor in this state. I’m sure these were bestowed on us for voting the state out of the business. At a local store recently, we saw a 1.75-liter bottle of vodka, base price $11.50, and in small print, plus taxes. There is a $3.77 “liter tax” equalling $6.60, and a 20.5 percent “liquor sales tax” equalling $2.36. So now there is a 78 percent tax on this bottle, bringing the cost to $20.46.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
We will not fall victim to these outrageous taxes.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
California and Nevada can sell the same vodka bottle for about $10.50, plus a 4-5 percent sales tax.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
It’s high time the voters also throw out these Washington tax-and-spend politicians. As I always say, “Charity begins at home.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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