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By Watch Out!

March 13, 2007 10:12 AM | Link to this

My prediction for Republicans is a simple one. Don’t allow voters to vote on Sunday sales and suffer at the polls on a particular Tuesday coming up soon.

Republicans need to stop trying to legislate our morals. Let us decide what we want. Blue laws need to go away, and Christian groups need to ply their trade in churches, not legislatures.

Beware, Republicans, beware.

By D

March 13, 2007 10:17 AM | Link to this

I’m really tired of the religous fanatics in our state dictating our rights! We as Georgians should stand up and demand a vote on this issue as soon as possible. If Perdue can justify a statewide vote on Gay Marriage, surley he can allow the citizens of our state to vote on Sunday Liquior sells!

By Grant Parker

March 13, 2007 10:25 AM | Link to this

A really sensible bill would be one that declares alcohol can be sold statewide on Sundays. Lacking that, this local-option proposal is the second-best thing. I could rant a bit about how this is the 21st century, etc., but that has been done already. Lawmakers, approve the bill!

By Jim

March 13, 2007 10:25 AM | Link to this

This must be voted on by all Georgia voters. We will vote out anyone in office that tries to stop this legislation. Remember the Republican loss in the last big election. Give Georgia voters the choice.

By Joe

March 13, 2007 10:26 AM | Link to this

Well at least we can still buy lottery tickets and cigarettes on our way to church.

By Kevin Jones

March 13, 2007 10:26 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe they haven’t passed it..look at the millions of $$$$ they would have to blow now for some super highway in the middle of BFE, etc!

I think the churches that are inluencing this should lose their tax exempt status.

GA “still backwards and stupid” should be on the license plates.

By ray rinkiewicz

March 13, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this

Are the people in this state so bored as to worry about alcohol being sold on Sunday ? Who cares if you are religious don’t by it, period plain and simple. If you are not a religious person, yes we are out there, we can purchase it. Being from NY I amuse to buying alcohol anytime and look that state still functions just fine. Infact the education scores are a heck of a lot higher.
Maybe instead of worrying about a grocery store selling some beer, you should focus on regional scores on SAT’s and getting a higher National Education ranking. If not education you can focus on the lack of enforcement towards traffic violations. On a given day I see at least ten drivers nearly cause accidents by not using a turn signal, hmmm are you that lazy ? Then again maybe they just happen to have the Sunday alcohol bill on their minds.

By Is It Really That Serious

March 13, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this

I think that sales on Sunday is not that serious. Anyone who really wants to drink can just buy their alcohol on Saturday.

I do think that resteraunts and bars should be allowed to sell on Sunday, but I’d like to see it limited to that.

By Bruce Garner

March 13, 2007 10:28 AM | Link to this

I think it’s time that our elected representatives stopped being complicit in imposing some folks’ religious beliefs on all of us. I don’t really care what Sadie Fields and the Christian Coalition/Right think because it really is not their business to tell me what I as a legal adult can and cannot buy and when. I’m in church every Sunday, but that doesn’t mean the Christian Coalition represents my views just because we share the name of Christian. I would also remind those who seem unclear about it that Sunday is NOT the sabbath of the Bible. Saturday is still the sabbath. Sunday is the Christian remembrance of the resurrection. God didn’t provide a revised version of the 10 Commandments.

By Jean Kimble

March 13, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this

Guaranteed that it’s not “religous fanantics” trying to govern morals, it’s a mother and father who have lost chilren, wives, husbands, etc. in drunk driving accidents who want the blue law to remain on the books. Six days a week are enough to buy all the liquor you want because you drink seven days a week. Concerned Citizen

By Jmacbruell

March 13, 2007 10:31 AM | Link to this

Its about time that we are allowed to vote on Sunday liquor sales! The people should have the right to decide the issue as opposed to the “bible belters” imposing their morals and blue laws.

By Donald Boyd

March 13, 2007 10:31 AM | Link to this

Senator Harp is my senator and I voted for him but I will not vote for him again. The law is fine just like it is.I am one of those religous fanatics, I am also a Georgian and we have rights to!

By paul

March 13, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this

i’m republican and can’t believe my eyes that it’s the repubs that are standing in the way . c’mon boys and girls, this 2007! let a person have his drink! and for the religious sect., what did jesus turn water into!. (duh).

By Bill

March 13, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this

I hope all the beer and liquor drinking, NASCAR watching, Bass fishing, pick-up driving, lottery playing so called Republican christian rednecks who voted all of these right-wing Republicans into office get what is coming to them.

By harold

March 13, 2007 10:33 AM | Link to this

THE LAWMAKERS ARE VOTING TO ALLOW DEMOCRACY TO OCCUR. THEY ARE NOT VOTING “FOR LIQUOR SALES.” THEY ARE VOTING FOR VOTING. WHY WOULD ANYBODY HAVE ANY PROBLEM WITH VOTING UNLESS THEY ARE THE TALIBAN OR FASCIST? VOTING IS AMERICAN. DO THE BAPTIST CHURCHES HATE VOTING? ANY PREACHER TYPE WHO PREACHES AGAINST VOTING IS GUILTY OF TREASON AND SEDITION AND SHOULD BE SHOT ON SIGHT BY THE MILITARY AND LOSE THEIR TAX EXEMPT STATUS AS WELL SINCE THEY ARE A POLITICAL LOBBYIST RATHER THAN A PREACHER

By Jane

March 13, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this

Why don’t we make everything illegal and make everyone dress the same. Then all will be right. No way you backwood, nonthinking, just to go along bunch of nonworking people.

By Cristy

March 13, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this

I agree with D, I’m fed up with the religious zealots who only care about what they feel is right and continue to force their beliefs in the legislature! What about those of us who would rather stay at home on Sunday and enjoy a glass of wine or any alcoholic beverage with a meal instead of having to drive to a restaurant that serves alcohol and risk getting a DUI? Please help me understand the logic behind making it okay for me to drive to drink, but not to stay home and drink?

It seems like there is overwhelming support on getting at least beer and wine to be sold in convenience stores on Sunday’s, so why not let the people of Georgia decide what we want????

By HAROLD

March 13, 2007 10:36 AM | Link to this

Jean Kimble GO BACK TO YOUR STUPID CHURCH AND PRAY TO JESUS THAT YOU GET RELOCATED TO SAUDI ARABIA WHERE DRINKING IS ILLEGAL. IF YOU ARE AGAINST VOTING YOU ARE UNAMERICAN. YOU SHOULD JOIN THE TALIBAN. THEY DON’T DRINK EITHER.

GEORGE BUSH CLAIMED ‘THEY HATE US FOR OUR FREEDOMS’ WELL WHAT FREEDOMS IS THAT? THE FREEDOM TO HAVE JESUS FREAKS TELL ME I CANNOT COMPLETE MY GROCERY SHOPPING IN ONE TRIP ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON? NO WONDER THE ROMANS KILLED CHRISTIANS ON SIGHT. THEY DAMN DESERVED IT!

By Free Country, Remember

March 13, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this

We as the people of this state and this country should have more say in many things the government seems to think they need to control. If someone wants to buy a beer on Sunday, so what, that is why we live here, to do just that, what we want without government or religous dicatation. Seems lately local governments are forgetting they are suppose to be OUR voice, not our dicatators! Stop your local government from making policies without your say. Don’t allow these elected officials to TELL you, you cannot have a drink, shoot a game of pool, while visiting with freinds while they throw darts. It is downright crazy!! This state, this country belongs to the people, not just the elected officials, remind them of that…..

By Alex

March 13, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this

I think it is really silly that we can buy lottery, tickets, and go to the strip club on Sunday, and risk accidents and all kinds of stuff on Sunday, but I can’t go to the store legally to get a 12 pack or a bottle of wine for dinner and be in the comfort of my own home, that is schitzo. The next thing is and correct me if I am wrong, Jesus first miracle was turning water to wine…That is scripture, not some drunk with an opinion. I am not going to say I am tired of religious people cause I happen to be a Christian and try to live as good as possible.God has given us all free will, so let the people of Georgia exercise theirs. God Bless!!!!

By Getaclue

March 13, 2007 10:42 AM | Link to this

JK, you must live on your own planet. I’m more worried about a drunk driver Mon-Saturday then I am on a Sunday. We should be able to buy beer or liquor on any day of the week. The religous fanatics need to keep to their business and their beliefs to themselves. They don’t make the rules for everyone. In England pubs are open 7 days a week and kids 18 and up are allowed to drink. They have fewer drunk drivers for a country then Ga has as in a state. If you don’t drink don’t bother with this ruling, if you’re religious keep your beliefs to yourself. Pass the damn bill already!

By upstanding, law abiding, tax paying, imbibing citizen

March 13, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this

if this bill dies in committee then we the people need to get out and vote these senators out of office. show them that collectively we are a bigger block vote than the religious fanatics. we can create a scorecard too. it is downright absurd that you can’t buy alcohol on sunday in georgia. what a joke. *&^%+$_)#

By Mark

March 13, 2007 10:44 AM | Link to this

I happen to be a die-hard Republican, but I still believe that voters should choose whether alcohol sales should be allowed on Sundays, even though I am a church-going Christian. If politicians won’t listen to the people that elected them, it’s going to turn against them..

By NJ

March 13, 2007 10:44 AM | Link to this

I just can’t believe this is even an issue in 2007. You’d think we were living in the times of prohibition. Republicans want smaller government unless it is something they believe in; then, they want to impose their beliefs on everyone. Frankly, I could give three sheets to the wind “what Sonny would do.”

By ted

March 13, 2007 10:45 AM | Link to this

Jean Kimble — explain how banning alcohol sales on Sunday will prevent alcohol related deaths. Won’t the unscrupulous alcohol addict just drive to the local bar, get drunk and drive home? This all assumes they have run out of beer the previous night. If you think this has nothing to do with religion, you are nuts.

I would say that proponents, by and large, are regular responsible working people who have two days a week when they can get things done like do the grocery shopping, and they don’t like silly laws getting in the way. Plus it is just the principle of being subjected to someone else’s silly pseudo-religious rules. How about if we pass a law requiring you to wear a head scarf, or throwing people in jail if they mow the lawn on Sunday?

By THIRSTY

March 13, 2007 10:45 AM | Link to this

let’s make sunday drinking mandatory

By Brian Friel

March 13, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this

The truth comes out 20 some years later that these riteous religious groups are trying to force their sabbath day on others. This should be presented to the Supreme Court and should be struck down. These groups are hypocritical of the christian faith itself.

By some guy

March 13, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this

WE ARE NOT LIVING IN A THEOCRACY!!! Sometimes it seems like separation of church and state doesn’t exist down here. All you Republicans may argue that this country was founded on Christian principles, but maybe you don’t know that Jefferson, who wrote the Declaration, was an AGNOSTIC! If you religious zealots don’t want alcohol on Sunday, then DON’T BUY IT! Some of us, however, would like to enjoy a beer or glass of wine on Sunday evening. Please stop imposing your beliefs on others, because we REALLY don’t appreciate it!

By Stan

March 13, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this

I agree with Kevin. I am a non-drinker and a Christian, but I firmly believe that these baptists and other legalistic fundamentalists have gone way too far, and it’s time the state took initial steps toward knocking the churches those folks represent off the tax-exempt list. We need to get the message across that you gotta pay to play.

I am sick and tired of these people meddling in political affairs on any level. You can read the Bible from cover to cover and not find a single verse pointing to the idea that Jesus has commanded us to petition our governments to legislate His teachings. Baptists don’t seem to get that though, and consequently they give ALL Christians a bad name.

Let the citizens vote!

By little ben

March 13, 2007 10:48 AM | Link to this

Other than the current law violating the Constitutional separation of Church and State, it’s a perfect law. In fact, while we’re in the practice of violating Civil Liberities, we ought to support the public flogging of all lefthanded people, since they are clearly inferior and in the minority and write funny.

By HAROLD

March 13, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

THE STATE OF SUNNI PERDUE MUST BE ABOLISHED. THE PEOPLE MUST RECLAIM THIS STATE. THEY SENT THE NATIONAL GUARD OVERSEAS IN THIS RUSE OF A WAR IN IRAQ SO THEY COULD TAKE AWAY OUR FREEDOMS HERE AND NOBODY WOULD BE HERE TO DEFEND US. THEY SENT OUR GUARD TO IRAQ AND NOW THEY ATTACK OUR FREEDOMS AND ALLOW ILLEGAL MEXICANS TO INVADE US AND MAKE OUR LANDS WORTHLESS SO THEY CAN TAKE OUR LANDS AT A BARGAIN VALUE AND THEN BRING THE GUARD HOME AND GET RID OF ALL THE MEXICANS. THIS IS JUST ANOTHER LAND GRAB BY SUNNI PERDUE. THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND IF YOU ARE SUNNI, THIS LAND IS MY LAND IF I AM SUNNI, THIS LAND WAS MADE FOR YOU IF YOURE SUNNI PERDUE THE LEADER OF TALIBAN GEORGIA BRANCH SOUTHERN BAPTIST DIVISION

By zantac69

March 13, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

Its really sad to see that people actually use Christian Coalition scorecards as anything more than toilet paper. But then again…people vote one person over another for all sorts of reasons - why should judgment by a religious group whose faith says not to pass judgement on others not be one of those reasons? :roll:

Anyway…we’ll see

By RONALD DURST

March 13, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

COME ON GEORGIANS MORALLY THE LOTTERY BUT IS ALLOWED. THE STATE SAW HOW MUCH WAS WAGERED ILLEGALLY. I BET THAT YOU FIND AS MANY LOTTERY TICKETS IN POCKETS AND PURSES IN THE CHURCHES. LET NOT BE HYPROCITICAL!!!!

By Joey

March 13, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

Donald Boyd, you sound like white trash to me. Anyone who admits he is a “fanatic” is probably a low-bred loser from the hinterlands. Welcome to the big city, Cletus. Now clean my boots.

By Katherine

March 13, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this

All of this is so stupid - I have lived in many states and this is the only one that you cannot purchase on Sunday - I attend church every Sunday and Wendnesday - I’m a good ole Methodist - and almost every friend I have in my church drinks.So don’t let the church people give you the wrong idea - most of them drink. I don’t see why it’s such an issue - what makes me mad is when you plan a dinner party and you have forgotten to purchase that bottle of wine - and of course you can’t run out and buy one - back to being stupid!

By Susanne

March 13, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this

I don’t understand why buying a bottle of wine on Sunday is a religious issue? Why is it considered an anti-Christian thing to purchase a libation? These so-called “religious” need to read-up on their bible facts.

By R Jones

March 13, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

Georgia law makers need to listen to the people of Georgia. As stated before most in Georgia would like to have to opportunity to vote on alcohol sales on Sunday. Those that don’t want alcohol sales in their local area can vote not to have it. But at least give those that do the opportunity to vote on it. No one is changing your right to the sabbath tradition by voting for alcohol sale on Sunday. You can still go to church. If you don’t want to buy alcohol, don’t buy it. Next election we will put people in office that will listen to the people.

By Pete Pollacksy

March 13, 2007 10:53 AM | Link to this

Jeez why kent Jerrgia be loik Joisy, New Yoik, en Pennskyvania!?!

Gimme a break! Georgia’s much more progressive than you friggin transplants give it credit! We will I’m sure, have booze on Sundays sooner or later. It’s not THAT big a deal. Anything that’s been around this long (the blue laws) is bound to be somewhat controversial. Remember: this is the state that stands out amongst it’s Southern neighbors in more ways than one. For instance, know which state was the first to allow 18 year olds to vote…?

If you’re “not really from here,” go try Mississippi on for size. YA’LL will be right back!

By Toddman

March 13, 2007 10:53 AM | Link to this

Why do you Christian activists hate freedom so much?

By Dee

March 13, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this

Why dont you just buy enough liquor on Saturday for Sunday; sounds logical..right? But, the point is what is the difference between selling liquor on Sunday than any other day of the week? No matter what day of the week you drink, the effects will be the same. As for the religious fanatics, the last I checked, church and state were two separate entities, which they seem to always remind us in a court of law when someone of their faith is being charged with a crime. Dont be hypocritical, allow the sales on Sunday.

By Larry

March 13, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this

I drink everyday a beer a tooti something. The bootleeger in my neighborhood is cleaning up on Sundays because of those who can’t reserve the rest of there six or twelve pack until Sunday. I firmley believe that the moral condition of this state will not change because of one more sales day of alcohol and that is real talk. Worry about how we are going to get this 5 hour day rush hour down to about 2 to 3 hours. HOV everything especially 285

By dave

March 13, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this

The politicians do not care one way or the other they just want to stay in the middle and get you to vote for them.alcohol has nothing to do with this issue,it is pleasing the majority. RE ELECT ME PLEASE.

By Tom

March 13, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this

Jean,

Who’s more likely to be a hazard on the roads……someone who buys alcohol at a store and takes it home to consume or someone who sits in a bar on Sunday afternoon drinking and watching sports and then has to drive home?

Exactly.

By brad

March 13, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this

what happened to the seperation between church and state. All you over the top christian nuts need to get a clue that normal people dont give a crap about your sunday liquor beliefs. Sunday is a good beach day, beer is good at the beach. go till your land in the middle of no where and mind your own damn business you grizzled a*.

By Robert

March 13, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

I think one of the main points that so many of the Christians are missing is that this is a vote to let the people decide if they want Sunday sales. It will still be about CHOICE. If you don’t want to buy alcohol on Sunday you do not have to. It is NOT a requirement. Why limit my rights because of YOUR moral code. It is yours, not mine. And besides, nothing is inherently good or bad, just your preception. Sadie Fields failed her test from God because she is a hater; estranged daughter, condemns homosexuals, opposed to the free choice that God gave every man, and she supports Ann Coulter (another hater). Will you fail your test too?

By Mike

March 13, 2007 10:59 AM | Link to this

Allow liquor sales on Sunday in exchange for a ban on liquor sales on Monday. Most people work Mondays and aren’t home relaxing. This makes more sense than any “blue law”.

By Stan

March 13, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this

Pete - if you call Georgia “progressive,” then you are a misinformed soul indeed. This place is so “bass-ackwards” it practically wreaks.

By HAROLD

March 13, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this

THE CHRISTIANITES HATE FREEDOM AND VOTING

WE MUST SEND ANTITERRORISM MISSILES TO THE CHRISTIAN TRAINING CAMPS

THEY ARE DANGEROUS AND TRYING TO DESTROY AMERICA

THEY HATE US FOR OUR FREEDOMS

THESE CHRISTIAN FREAKS WILL BE BOMBING LIQUOR STORES GIVING THE OPPORTUNITY LIKE THEY DO THE ABORTION CLINICS

IF THEY HAD THEIR WAY ALCOHOL COULD NOT BE SOLD ANY DAY OF THE WEEK

ASK THE FREAKS WHY IT SHOULDNT BE SOLD WEDNESDAY AND IT WILL BE THE SAME EXCUSE AS SUNDAY

THUS THEIR EXCUSE IF FELLACIOUS AND THEY ARE GUILTY OF SEDITION AND TRYING TO UNDERMINE DEMOCRACY

By Myrtice

March 13, 2007 11:01 AM | Link to this

I would like to know how many of thes people with the comments about pushing alcohol alllowed to be purchased on Sunday or Natives of GEORGIA. HOW MANY ARE HALF BACKS FROM FLORIDA BECAUSE THERE TAXES AND INSURANCE WAS TO HIGH !!!! THEY MOVED TO GA TO PUT IT TO THIS STATE.WHY DIDN’T THEY STAY UP NORTH !! WATCH OUT GEORGIA NATIVES I BET YOU IT WILL BE CAHNGED. MONEY RULES .

By blah

March 13, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

hey boyd, why should your rights (beliefs) be extended to others who dont share your beliefs. you have the right not to buy liquor on sundays, i have the right not to follow your dumb beliefs.

By harold

March 13, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

JUST ASK ONE OF THESE STUPID BAPTISTS WHY THE PURCHASE OF DRINKING MATERIALS SHOULD BE ALLOWED ON THURSDAY

THEY WILL NOT HAVE AN ANSWER

THE TRUTH IS THEY WANT IT BANNED TOTALLY BUT FRAME THEIR DISCUSSION AROUND SUNDAY

ASK THEM ABOUT A DIFFERENT DAY OF THE WEEK AND THEIR REASONING AND “LOGIC” FALL APART INTO PIECES THAT ARE TINY LIKE THEIR BRAINS

By David

March 13, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

The Christian Right does not have to purchase liquor on Sunday if they don’t want too! End of story.

The state of Georgia and Atlanta will NEVER become a world class city as long as the right wing Christians rule.

By HAROLD

March 13, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

SADIE FIELDS IS A DIVORCEE

IN THE EYES OF JESUS THAT MEANS SHE IS A W******* W******* W*******

DO NOT LISTEN TO THE W*******

By Real

March 13, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

If people choose to have a drink on sunday, or if they want to purchase liquor on sunday, so be it.And what does this have to do with the Christian’s of Georgia. Who tells the Christian’s of Georgia that they need to practice more of what they preach. I’m surrounded by Christians and as time goes by I see what a bunch of fakes they are and how judgemental they are, and how they gosip.And I’m sorry but I think georgia is way to into Black and White.And coming from up north I have realized that Don’t be fooled when they say there not races.”bull” Christians or not beware!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Go Jackets

March 13, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

The only people who are affected by this law are the moderate drinkers who just want a six pack to watch a football game. The alcoholics I’ve known will have their stash of Jack and Crown stocked at all times. They’ve got no problems finding alcohol on Sundays.

Drunk Driving is an even more ridiculous reason for the blue law. Bars are still open on Sunday and I’m guessing most of drunk driving happens when returning from bars and clubs. They could also be returning from a house party, but again, they would have alcohol anyways.

So, in the end, it serves as a symbolic law for Christians and other Moralists to stand behind only out of principle. In this respect, it reminds me of the far more pernicious “bus stop” sex offender bill. Politicians use both laws to seize on people’s hatred of a certain practice. However, both laws do not curtail the practice and only affect law-abiding citizens not greatly involved with said practice.

By the way, I am a conservative Christian in almost every sense of the word. But I can see no biblical mandate for a government to coerce people to uphold certain morals. Jesus and the Apostles asked people to act out of their own volition and not out of duty to a government.

By Amy

March 13, 2007 11:07 AM | Link to this

At least you folks in Atlanta can still buy a glass of wine with dinner on Sunday’s. Down here in backwoods Warner Robins there is NO ALCOHOL, PERIOD, on Sunday’s!!

By calhoundawg

March 13, 2007 11:09 AM | Link to this

We can’t pray or have the Bible in public schools, it is legal to murder unborn babies, men can marry men (or women/women), BUT we can’t buy beer on the Sabbath (which is really Saturday anyway)!!?? What a country!

By Stan

March 13, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

“Jesus and the Apostles asked people to act out of their own volition and not out of duty to a government.”

AMEN!!! Well said, ‘Go Jackets’.

Almost makes you wonder if these fundamentalist buffoons are just trying to save themselves from… themselves.

By Filster

March 13, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

I work Mon - Sat about 10-12 hours a day (not counting my 2 hour commute) and Sunday is the only day I have to buy groceries, etc. If I want to buy a bottle of wine, or a 6-pack, what business is it of anyone? Have those who spout religious dogma forgotten than our Lord drank wine with meals and even during the last supper? For those politicans who continue to pander to certain “bases”, I have news for you. There is a large segment of our society, both republican and democrat, who is getting sick and tired of all votes being oriented to appease the “base” while ignoring the majority. Perhaps the majority does not finance your campaigns, pay hafty speaking fees, etc., but last time I checked there are more of your votes than those of your base. perhaps you should do what you were elected to do, i.e., represent your full constituency to the best of your ability and nit just a few select positions. Hey, if it could happen to Cynthia McKinney (twice!), it can happen to you as well. End message, let the People vote as they will.

By FrankLeeDarling

March 13, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

Shure christians have rights too,you have the right not to buy alcholo anytime you dont want to.the real point here is we all should have the right to vote on issues. the reason i find this law annoying is sunday is my friday and i work long hours often in other states. so when i get home late saturday nite i cannot go get a beer and enjoy my upcoming weekend. not everyone keeps a regular 9to5 mon-fri week.please let me have MY weekend beer

By HAROLD

March 13, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this

Go Jackets IS THE ONLY CHRISTIAN IN THE ENTIRE STATE WITH A BRAIN

Go Jackets FLEE THIS AREA BEFORE THE BACKLASH AGAINST THE CHRISTIANS BEGINS IF THIS DEMOCRATIC VOTE IS PREVENTS BY SUNNI PERDUE THE LEADER OF THE TALIBAN GEORGIA SOUTHERN BAPTIST BRANCH

By native georgian

March 13, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this

isn’t it interesting that 99% of the posts here are pro sunday liquor sales? while this is not an official poll doesn’t this say that pro sunday sales are in the majority? or at least the chance to vote for sunday sales? copy and paste this blog and email it to your state senator and representative. get up, stand up! stand up for your rights!!!

By native georgian

March 13, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this

isn’t it interesting that 99% of the posts here are pro sunday liquor sales? while this is not an official poll doesn’t this say that pro sunday sales are in the majority? or at least the chance to vote for sunday sales? copy and paste this blog and email it to your state senator and representative. get up, stand up! stand up for your rights!!!

By Joey

March 13, 2007 11:14 AM | Link to this

Hey Myrtice, you look like you have a mild case of, um, retardation. People like you shouldn’t blog. I’m not kidding. Your writing was so dismally awful that whatever message you attempted to convey (if there even WAS a message) was marred by your inability to communicate and your dismal grasp of the English language. I am only looking out for your best interests, as blogs like yours do not garner any support; they merely make other people shake their heads and say “what a retard”. Maybe you should do something else with your time, like play with Legos or play-doh or something.

By Dr B

March 13, 2007 11:17 AM | Link to this

I’m all for alhocol sales on Sunday — otherwise, let’s be consistent stop selling cigarettes and any other indulgences (no candy bars on Sunday anyone?)

However, for the record, churches are free to lobby for and against legislation (as long as it is not a primary focus of what the church does). The issue of tax-exempt status comes into question when they start endorsing candidates (which is not allowed).

By LH

March 13, 2007 11:20 AM | Link to this

Just because a government official votes yes, doesn’t mean that they necessarily support alcohol sales on Sunday. It just means that they realize that adults in the state of Georgia are smart enough and have the right to decide on their own whether alcohol or not they want alcohol sold on Sundays. Let us have a say!

By harold

March 13, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

IF DRUNK DRIVING IS A SUCH A PROBLEM THEN THE TALLIBAN COALITION (SOTUHERN BAPTIST BRANCH) SHOULD VOTE FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT

HWOEVER THEY DO NOT VOTE FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT

THEIR ARGUMENTS ARE FELLACIOUS

AND YES HAROLD DOES MEAN FELLACIOUS

THEY SUCK D1CK

By Pete Pollacksky

March 13, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this

Stan,

No misinformed soul here. Do your homework. Besides, I think the proper word is, “reeks.” It is a free country: if Georgia’s so bad, move. If I felt that way about it, I would. It’s sort of dumb to remain where you think things are so bad. Sort of like talking about farmers with your mouth full.

Like I said: we’ll have liquor on Sunday soon enough. Watch and see if I’m not right.

By Chris

March 13, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this

The arguments put forth for banning liquor sales on Sunday could easily be applied to all the other days of the week. So, that being the case, why haven’t I heard much from the Christian Coallition pushing for a constitutional amendment banning the sale and transport of alcohol?

Oh wait, that was the (now-defunct) 18th Amendment.

By Bill Kecskes

March 13, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

I just love watching hypocrites squirm. I would be very surprised to find a single legislator who did not readily accept liquor/beer industry campaign contributions. LtGov Cagle took in almost $41,000 last year - Gov. Perdue has taken in a bundle also, etc. etc. - and our Republican party says we are “not a nanny state” - “free market conditions prevail” - “let the will of the people be done”. If all of these good and lofty positions were kept, we’d have Sunday sales already.

By BERGY

March 13, 2007 11:26 AM | Link to this

STUPID SOUTHERNERS: YES, don’t allow people to go to the store and buy some beer to take home and watch their sports or do the yard work. INSTEAD, lets encourage them to go out to bars and restaurants, DRINK UP, and then drive home. REAL SMART….Also, what happened to freedom of choice. The legislators are voting on it and not the people, do they too think southerners are dumb????

By HAROLD

March 13, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this

IF THEY BLOCK VOTING, LET US DRIVE THE CHRISTIANS INTO THE SEA. THEY ARE A DANGER TO AMERICA. NOTHING IS MORE AMERICAN THAN VOTING. THE CHRISTIANS SHOULD WELCOME THIS VOTE SO THE PEOPLE CAN SAY ONCE AND FOR ALL THEY DO NOT WANT SUNDAY SALES IF THAT IS THE CASE AS THE CHRISTIANS PRETEND.

CHRISTIANS YOU WILL BE DRIVEN INTO THE SEA RATHER THAN US LET YOU DESTROY AMERICA

By JJ

March 13, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

Harold you need more than a drink. Get some help, all of this built up anger is not healthy.

What you transplant ITP people need to realize is that many of us from rural Georgia don’t care if our laws are “modern” or not. We like things the way that they used to be. We aren’t driven by money and greed. We still believe that homosexuality is a sin and that it is still OK to spank our kids.

I have just as much right to express my beliefs to my legislator as you do. This does not mean that I am pushing my beliefs off on you. I am simply exercising my right to freedom of expression. If it comes to a vote fine, if not then that is fine too.

You can call me a bass fishing, NASCAR watchin redneck if you want because I it is all true. In fact, I take it as a compliment coming from liberal freaks like some of you.

By harold

March 13, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

It seems like the ultra conservative moral brigade would pick their battles more wisely.

Fighting Sunday Sales just makes them look, well, stupid.

When they come along to fight abortion next legislative session, people are going to remember them as the idiots who prevented Sunday Sales.

Pick your battles, Christian Coalition types! Fighting this one makes you come across very poorly and gives people a very bad opinion of you.

By Bergy

March 13, 2007 11:35 AM | Link to this

I have to agree, Myrtice, YOU ARE A RETARD! AND we should seek and destroy christian training camps. At least we will save our children from being molested. STUPID SOUTHERNERS, thank GOD for the more sensible northerners, and westerners for saving this poor state and turning it into the city it is today and even better one tomorrow!! If only we could get the a*******backwards southern politicians out of office!!

By FrankLeeDarling

March 13, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this

Anyone know where i can find out who and how elected officals are voting on this

By D

March 13, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

We came to this country for RELIGIOUS FREEDOM why should we even consider what Christians say about what rights we can and cannot have? I’m sure on Saturday night all the church folks are stocking up on their alcohol anyway. Isn’t that why these hypocrites go to church, so they can ask for forgiveness for what they did during the week? Than they feel good about themselves for that moment and go back to the same sins the following week. This counrty was founded on RELIGIOUS FREEDOM not Christian fathers….Jefferson, Madison and others were not Christians

By AtlantaGatorLee

March 13, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this

Jean Kimble - Do you think that alcholics take sunday off because they can’t buy booze? Since one is not allowed to go buy beer and bring it home to drink, One needs to drink it at a resturant and DRIVE home. Make perfect sense to me!

By GAS

March 13, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this

Email a seate rules committee official here

By Jim

March 13, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this

It’s funny how the Republicans don’t mind allowing voters to vote on ‘moral’ issues when they know that the voters will definitively swing their way (gay-marriage), but when the voters are likely to vote against them, then the measure will likely never make it before us to make that choice.

By AtlantaGatorLee

March 13, 2007 11:48 AM | Link to this

Pete Pollacksy- If Georgia’s best argument is “it is better than Mississippi” we are in trouble.

Myrtice- If it were not for us Florida educated Georgia residents, this state would fall apart.

By KR

March 13, 2007 11:53 AM | Link to this

Everyone, please try to focus on the real issue here. It is NOT the right to buy alcohol on Sundays. It IS the right to VOTE on an issue that affects all Georgians.

Focusing on the alcohol aspect only stirs up emotions and muddies the waters.

By Proud Dawg

March 13, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this

If this is not allowed to be decided by the citizens of Georgia then I will vote against every single politician who opposes it AND that includes you Brother Perdue!!! signed your Kappa Sigma Fraternity Brother AEKDB!!!!!!!

By HAROLD

March 13, 2007 11:58 AM | Link to this

JJ YOU SHOULD DEMAND YOUR LEGISLATOR APPROVE THAT THE CITIZENS OF THE GREAT STATE OF GEORGIA THEMSELVES VOTE YAY OR NAY ON SUNDAY LIQUOR SALES

IN AREAS WHERE SUNDAY LIQUOR SALES ARE NOT WANTED, GOERGIANS WILL VOTE IT DOWN

WHERE SUNDAY LIQUOR SALES ARE WANTED, GEORGIANS WILL VOTE FOR THEM

TO PREVENT THE VOTE TOTALLY IS ANTIAMERICAN AND IF AMERICA IS A CHRISTIAN NATION AS THE CHRISTIANS ALWAYS CLAIM IT TO BE THEN PREVENTING THE VOTE IS ANTICHRISTIAN TOO

YOU ARE NOT ANTI-CHRISTIAN ARE YOU?

THEN TELL YOUR LEGISTLATORS TO SUPPORT DEMOCRACY VOTING AND CHRISTIANITY BECAUSE THEY ALL GO HAND IN HAND LIKE JESUS WALKING ON THE BEACH WITH YOU BUT THERE IS ONLY ONE SET OF FOOTPRINTS SOMETIMES BECAUSE YOU STEPPED ON A JELLYFISH AND YOUR FOOT HURT

By native georgian

March 13, 2007 11:58 AM | Link to this

to jj, i am a native georgian living ITP and people like you are a total embarrassment to the state of georgia. open up your tiny little fearful mind. proven fact: the more educated, the more liberal. think about that.

By R

March 13, 2007 11:59 AM | Link to this

I personally think we should abolish liquor stores altogether. I mean- why shouldn’t I be able to buy a bottle of vodka at Kroger? Georgia needs to catch up with the rest of the country.

By DW

March 13, 2007 12:02 PM | Link to this

Go ahead and buy anything you want. I do not particularly care what you buy or when. But these individuals talking freedom, hypocrisy, and then spouting hatred toward people who have differing opinions/ideas need to remember that rights for them also need to be afforded to others in equal measure. Even if they do not agree with their thoughts.

By harold

March 13, 2007 12:08 PM | Link to this

THE FREAKY CHRISTIANS DID NOT WANT THE “HIGH OCTANE” BEER SOLD IN GOERIGA EITHER BUT SUNNI’S PERDUE BROTHER IS AN EVIL SPIRITS DISTRIBUTOR SO SURPRISE SURPRISE IN A SPRIRITS LAND GRAB THE SUNNI PERDUE FAMILY ALLOWED HIGH OCTANE BEERS. SINCE SUNDAY SALES DO NOT HELP THE DISTRUBUTOR, THOUGH, SUNNI WILL NOT ALLOW DEMOCORACY TO OCCUR ON THAT. HOWEVER, THE WACKOS WARNED US THAT DUIS WOULD BE THROUGH THE ROOF AND ALCOHOLISM WOULD BE RAMPANT IN THE STREETS BECAUSE OF HIGH OCTANE BEER REMEMBER? WELL NOTHING BAD HAPPENED. EVERYBODY IS JUST FINE. DOOMDAY PREIDCTIONS ALWAYS SCARE THE CHRISTIANS. WELL NO DOOMSDAY HAPPENED YOU FOOLS. FOOLS FOOLS FOOLS!

By Tim Tatem

March 13, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

Logically, we should be passing even tougher laws to restrict the sale of alchohol - not eliminating them. This is because alcohol is much like nicotene - it is a legal yet highly addictive and harmful drug. Approx 20% of everyone who drinks alcohol becomes an alcoholic. The State of Georgia suffers greatly from alcohol - DUI-triggered deaths, babies born with fetal alchohol syyndrome, car wrecks with severe injuries, drunken spouses who waste money, and physically & verbally abuse their wives and children, lost work days, etc. So, just as Georgia passes laws to minimize nicotene’s use and its consequences - Georgia has an obligation to restrict the use of alcohol. Six days is more than enough.

By JB

March 13, 2007 12:16 PM | Link to this

The same religious voters that oppose sunday sales will likely be the ones at Kroger & Publix buying a 12 pack or bottle of wine to go with the bbq they will be cooking on sunday afternoon this summer. If you don’t want to drink alcohol on Sunday, don’t buy it!

Get with the program Georgia. You can buy lotto & cigarettes on Sunday. Why not alcohol for those who want to. You’re losing millions of dollars to all the border states. That’s money that could be used for many improvements needed in Georgia period.

By Gary G

March 13, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this

Buy your alcohol on the way out of Florida on Sundays. We need YOUR tax dollars so we won’t have to have a state income tax.

By Austin

March 13, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this

What difference will it make, whats all these hue and cry over nothing …you could still buy your drink (alcohol)on Saturday before midnight and get drunk on Sunday morning on your way to church. Who cares. Its not even a moral issue. So get drunk and if caught driving …you go to jail. PERIOD

By Jay

March 13, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

I feel we should be able to vote on this. I am a Christian and a drinker.

Now, to those blasting the religious zealots with namecalling - you are no better than them. Why can’t anyone in America have a discussion without mudslinging? Some of us are just as bad as the politicians.

Calling all religious people zealots is the same as calling all liberals treehuggers, all Muslims terrorists, all lesbians butch, etc. Get over your stereotypes, oh open minded ones.

I hope that one day we as Americans will be able to vote on all laws. Think about it. You go to the polls once a month. All issues, bills, laws, etc. are laid out in front of you in a language that the average person can understand. You vote. This way, your vote actually counts. Politicians are there to educate the masses and push for what they want, but in the end the people decide. Wait, that would be a true democracy, nevermind.

By Donald Boyd

March 13, 2007 12:21 PM | Link to this

Hey Joey,

Just because you don’t agree with my opinion does not mean you are right.I have always felt if someone could not debate an issue without calling names, they had nothing of importance to say.If you could make an intelligent argument I would be happy to clean your boots (if you could keep them out of your mouth). Hey blah, I have rights (not beliefs) just like you do.I did not ask you to follow my beliefs.(and they are not dumb)Just because you do not agree with the law as it is, does not have anything to do with my beliefs.Get a life!

By harold

March 13, 2007 12:29 PM | Link to this

IF 20% of everyone who drinks alcohol becomes an alcoholic THEN ALCOHOL IS NOT ADDICTIVE BECAUSE 80% OF EVERYONE WHO DRINKS ALCOHOL DOES NOT BECOME ADDICTED

PEOPLE WHO CLAIM ALCOHOL IS AN ADDICTION THEY CANNOT CONTROL ARE JUST STUPID LOSERS. THEY ARE PROBABLY CHRISTIANS AND TRAINED TO THINK EVERYTHING IS OUT OF THEIR CONTROL AND NOT THEIR FAULT. WELL NEWSFLASH DUMMIES.. ALL YOUR PROBLEMS IS YOUR FAULT AND YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN FIX THEM!

By HAROLD

March 13, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

Jay YOU MAY BE A CHRISTIAN BUT HAROLD BETS YOU ARE NOT A NATIVE GEORGIAN! THE CHRISTIANS WE CALL IDIOTS ARE THE ONES WHO GREW UP HERE BRAINWASHED WHICH IS REMARKABLE CONSIDERING HOW LITTLE BRAIN THEY ACTUALLY HAVE

By HAROLD

March 13, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

Austin WHAT DIFFERENCE IT WILL MAKE IS THAT NEEDLESS TRIPS TO GET BEER AND WINE MADE BY SUNDAY GROCERS SHOPPERS WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM OUR TRAFFIC AND THEN MAYBE OUR ROADS WOULD NOT BE SO F-ED UP AND THEN MAYBE THE BASBBALL PLAYERS WOULD NOT BE DEAD. YOU DONT HATE BASEBALL DO YOU? THAT WOUDL BE UNAMERICAN. IF YOU LOVE BASEBALL THEN YOU WANT TO REDUCE TRAFFIC BY ALLOWING PEOPLE TO VOTE FOR SUNDAY SALES SO THEY NEED NOT DRIVE EXTRA POINTLESS MILES AS IF WE DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TRAFFIC ALREADY.

By h_charles

March 13, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this

JJ- You are making a big error in your logic here. Yes, you too have the freedom of expression and choice. That means you can scream from the hilltops all day that Sunday sales are “wrong” and nobody should buy alcohol on Sunday.
It also means you can choose not to purchase alcohol on Sundays if you think it is wrong.
What is inappropriate here is you forcing your own beliefs on others, thus prohibiting them to exercise their rights. To put this in perspective, the flip-side of this issue would be a law on the books forcing you to buy alcohol on Sunday or face a fine.
That would make you pretty upset, just as it makes other Americans upset at being prohibited from an otherwise lawful activity.

By JJ

March 13, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this

H_CHARLES, did you even read what I wrote? I stated that if the legislature puts it to a vote then I am fine with that. I am not screaming for there not to be a vote. I am just stating that because I have contacted my legislators and told them that I am against it doesn’t mean I am forcing my beliefs on others.

By the way, where were you people when they passed a mandatory seatbelt law? Should I note be able to choose whether I wear it or not. According to your arguments then it should be left up to me. If I want to wear it fine, if not fine. Isn’t that the same as if you want to drink on Sunday fine if you don’t fine?

By Joe

March 13, 2007 1:03 PM | Link to this

As a native Atlantan, I’m appalled that in 2007 the legislature is still a slave to the red-neck, knee jerk, bigoted, Southern Baptist coalitions. If all the legislators Republican and otherwise would get the nerve to vote for Sunday sales, then WHO I ask you WHO else would these pea-brained Christians vote for?

It’s time to join the rest of the country and not continue to be the 49th state when it comes to advancement, education, and a member of the 21st century.

By Cuz

March 13, 2007 1:03 PM | Link to this

As a Druid, I am offended that we allow alcohol sales on Samhain and Beltane. When are we going to ban alcohol sales on these two holy days to appease my religon.

And after that, we install Sharia law and ban alcohol and tobacco altogether. I don’t know how Muslims stand on the lottery. I do know that pork skins will be outlawed.

By ONLY CATHOLICS ARE CHRISTIANS

March 13, 2007 1:08 PM | Link to this

Satan uses his evil minions, the “Baptists” to do his dirty work.

These so-called “Baptists” fight against non-sins like drinking alcohol in order to keep people from realizing REAL sins, like murdering people via abortion and war.

As long as the Satanic Baptists rule Georgia, the people of Georgia will not have the freedom that Jesus Christ promises us.

Fight Satanists, fight BAPTISTS!!!!

By Jesus

March 13, 2007 1:10 PM | Link to this

Stop giving me a bad name by pushing your beliefs on everyone else. I’m adding a new commandment - Commandment #11 Thou shalt not legislate morality.

By GA citizen

March 13, 2007 1:10 PM | Link to this

Heads up to Governor Perdue and any legislator planning on blocking this Sunday liquor sales bill from going to a public vote—we carry scorecards too, not just the Christian Coalition. Whoever does not give me my right to vote for Sunday Sales for my area by blocking this legislation is going to pay come next election. I am getting sick of the Christian Coalition telling us what to do! Mind your own business!!!

By Joe

March 13, 2007 1:12 PM | Link to this

As a a believer in Jesus Christ, I’m ashamed to call myself a Christian when something like this comes up.

These “Christians” really don’t care all that much about the issue. In all likelihood ol’ Bubba and his wife (his sister) who doesn’t want others to drink on Sunday is an old redneck moonshiner. He likes his women barefoot and pregnant, being able to illegally sell moonshine on Sundays, wearing his KKK outfit on any day and smiling his toothless grin with that vacant look on his face while he plays with snakes down at his local Christian church.

That’s what others think of the people who would prevent others from being able to vote for something.

By jon

March 13, 2007 1:19 PM | Link to this

I know the lord is coming soon, but I dont know why everyone is blaming christians. Who saved all of you from sin. Who took their life on the cross for you. Who gives and provides for you. Yea, you guessed it. Jesus would be ashamed of all you liberals in atlanta. This is the lord’s sabbath day….READ THE BIBLE. Move to San Francisco. This is a red state. It bleeds red, its christian, and it’s southern. If you dont like it, get out.

By James Dunn

March 13, 2007 1:20 PM | Link to this

These types of issues are both local and federal issues. That is why we have broad State and Federal representation.

Democracy must be controlled both locally and federally. Unfortunately, our politicians are easily corruptable.

So if perhaps in a local community politicians have an interest in the alcohol sales industry, the citizens might not get fair representation, and the Federal government might have to apply pressure.

There is a way to monitor and control unethical political practices.

Please write your US Representatives: Establish State elected ‘ethical’ management of the National Security Agency (NSA).

Currently there is no oversight of the NSA, the President directs all activity.

Big Business and Special Interests currently control the United States, not its citizens. Corrupt practices continue to occur daily; with no accountability.

Please voice your concerns and solicit support to help us regain our democracy. The link below provides links to our Senators and Congressmen.

http://www.conservativeusa.org/mega-cong.htm

If you want to have your desires represented by your politicians, then you must monitor them and insure they are not being covertly corrupted.

The President manipulates the media and we hear nothing of this unless we search for it ourselves on the internet. So local representatives are similarly corruptable regarding the distribution of alcohol.

We need not sacrifice Freedoms to gain Security; a detailed system is provided in the following link for National Security Agency (NSA) management that would representatively and “ethically” police our politicians and everyone working with our government.

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-YW18nxE7eqtd0CMJGCB94Xu4?p=57#comments

If you want to have your voice heard regarding the distribution of alcohol, then ensure your political representatives are listening.

Please also forward this to your friends and associates.

James Dunn Concerned citizen of a failing democracy

By DW

March 13, 2007 1:20 PM | Link to this

h_charles,

I’ll go one step farther to your thought. Everyone’s logic is flawed. Yours included. Mine too. What is lawful to you may be unlawful to others and vice versa. So whose will are we to live under??? There has to be guidelines somewhere, else total chaos … Should we live under my rules? Your rules? Someone else’s rules?

By Jason

March 13, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this

Have you read the Religious Right’s version of Christ’s first miracle. Jesus didn’t turn the water into wine, he turned the water into grape juice and preceded to give a fire and brimstone sermon on the sin of alcohol use.

By charles darwin

March 13, 2007 1:27 PM | Link to this

remember the political catch phrase a few elections back: the ‘moral majority’ is neither moral nor the majority……..if we can buy sam harris and richard dawkins books on sunday, we should be able to enjoy a beer or glass of wine as we read. for those of you who don’t know the aforementioned authors, give ‘em a look.

by the way, you can believe in evolution and be christian, but one has to lose the superstitious old testament.

By AtlantaGatorLee

March 13, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this

HAROLD- I think I agree with most of what you are saying but please, for the love of Sunday alcohol sales, LAY OFF THE CAPS!

By Pete Pollacksky

March 13, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this

Dear AtlGatorLee (and others)

FYI, No the comparison with MS isn’t the BEST that we (nor I) can do, but some nimrod said that GA is “back-asswards,” etc. My example certainly holds up in that argument but it wasn’t meant to be the “best” but that SHOULD have been obvious: it’s referred to as irony. One doesn’t have to travel very far to see that GA stands out rather favorably in our region; indeed across the nation in many respects.

Is GA perfect? Of course not (far from it), but I’d rather live here than most every other place I’ve been (BTW, that CERTAINLY includes FL). From this Native Georgian, welcome to our fair state! Just don’t crow too much about that “Florida education”…I mean don’t you remember the ‘00 election? FL received many a well-deserved joke-butt over that one.

To some of the others (especially the “enlightened” Yankees), if this state is so backwards, why is it that SO many of you have come here to live? If it’s that bad, leave! My guess is wherever it is from whence you hailed is exponentially worse than ol’ Georgia! What is it they say: “up North is a good place to be FROM”?

I for one am for a referendum to allow sales of alcohol on Sundays (and I am a Christian). I also predict that it would carry (pass). Anyone with half a brain realizes that given todays climate, it would. Time changes many things. This too shall pass. I agree with others that we have much more with which to concern ourselves.

Live here, love it, enjoy Gorgeous Georgia (my, but isn’t this such nice lovely weather today?), but don’t run it down and insult it and it’s native sons and daughters. Didn’t your mothers raise you better than that?

By jon

March 13, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this

Hey it seems as if every comment on here is a liberal one. Imagine that. AJC.no way…All of you claim to be “open minded”, and all you do is make fun of christians. Thats sad. All of you who put down christians need the lord. And of you that claim to be christians and still put christians down, that would be blasphemy. I hope all of you find the true lord, because he will be here soon.

By BAPTISTS=SATANISTS; CATHOLICS=CHRISTIAN

March 13, 2007 1:35 PM | Link to this

Fight the Satanic Baptists!!!

The Baptists do the work of Satan by insisting something good, like drinking alcohol, is a SIN; all the while they try to make you ignore all the murder and mayhem they support around the world with abortions and war!

Fight Satan, FIGHT BAPTISTS!!!!!

Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.

By Toya

March 13, 2007 1:40 PM | Link to this

Question? Why is it Christians believe they are the only religion in the world especially in GA? Must they always try to impose their way of life upon others? GA. is no longer the bible belt of the south. People live here from all parts of the world and other parts of the country and they all have the right to vote. There should be a vote….. stop printing bibles it’s killing the amzon jungle. Christians would lose their minds.

By AtlantaGatorLee

March 13, 2007 1:41 PM | Link to this

Pete- Don’t get me wrong. I am “Atlanta GatorLee” and not “MiamiGatorLee” for a reason. I love living here in GA but I don’t think GA’s overall education system compares favorably to FL’s. That worked out well for me growing up in FL but not so well for my 3 year old. Don’t get me started on UGA vs UF :)

By Jean Kimble

March 13, 2007 1:42 PM | Link to this

Dave, I believe I think you’ve got it. The politians are puting the ball in the voters’ court because they don’t want the issue to fall on them.

It’s not about religion, it’s about the issue.

By Too Far North

March 13, 2007 1:47 PM | Link to this

The counties up here are mostly dry (Whitfield is not) but up in Tennessee you can’t buy wine in the grocery store (only beer). You have to go to the liquor store to buy wine…makes no sense. Although you can buy beer on Sunday; that’s it. The liquor stores are all closed on Sunday.

Quirky, but face it: it’s the South. It’ll change but it’s not going to be the same as California (thank GOODNESS). I’m for being able to vote (referendum) to buy booze on Sunday, but good grief, you’d think with some of these people, Georgia doesn’t even allow it the other six days! Stop your whining, transplants and halfbacks; you sound like you’re still in ‘jersey.

And some of you: stop the hate. It’s ugly. If you’re a “conservative” Christian and want to keep things the way they are, then contact your polictians, it’s your right. If you’re one of the “for booze” crowd: do the same. It’s also your right. But can’t folks get their point across without falling to the level of shrill name-calling? The world is the place you live with others, it is NOT your own little sandbox. Remember, opinions are like buttholes…we all have at least one—but you don’t have to ACT like one.

By dave

March 13, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

Bravo Pete. well said.

By Krary

March 13, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this

I will organize a vote against any member of the legislature who votes not to allow Sunday liquor sales. Very simple.

By ONLY SATANISTS SUPPORT PROHIBITION

March 13, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this

If you oppose selling alcohol at grocery stores on Sunday, you are what us Christians call a “Satanist”.

What do Baptists do on Sundays? They go to their “churches” and worship their master Satan!

Fight Satan by fighting the BAPTISTS!!!

By Julie Goss

March 13, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this

If we can buy it at a restaurant why can’t we buy it at the store. When you leave a restaurant, you are getting behind the wheel of a car being “under the influence”. Most of the time when you buy it at the grocery store you are going home to drink it and not going anywhere else.

By M Walker

March 13, 2007 2:01 PM | Link to this

I applaud anyone who follows their faith system’s beliefs that harms no one else. I disagree with the Christian Right’s argument about no sale of alcohol on Sundays, aka the Sabbath for three reasons.
Firstly, Paul tells Timothy to have some wine to settle his stomach.
Secondly, it was a religious obligation to drink wine on festivals that Jesus himself fulfilled. On Passover one is to drink the four cups of wine. Jesus was an observant Jew. He knew the both the Oral and Written laws but took some of the liberal views of the rabbis of his time. Cross reference what was said and one would see that nothing Jesus said was original but quotes from the Jewish scriptures or other rabbinic teachings. The last issue that I have with the Christian Rights view on no alcohol is that one is to observe the Sabbath and keep it holy. One way one does this is by not working on the Sabbath. When there is a business transaction one person at least has done work. If people do not want Alcohol to be sold on Sundays, they should not buy anything on this day. When someone purchases on this day they cause others to work and creates a desecration of the day.

By ben

March 13, 2007 2:01 PM | Link to this

Does anyone remember a thing called separation of church and state? It should not matter that it is against someone’s religion to drink on the Sabbath, that person does not need to drink then, and should let those who want to drink or buy alcohol do so and practice their freedoms as an American citizen. And liquor stores that oppose it because they do not want to spend money to staff it, just stay closed. The laws don’t say any business has to be open at any given time.

By Confused

March 13, 2007 2:08 PM | Link to this

If Catholics (and I assume you mean “Roman Catholics” because “catholic” is not a Roman franchise: it means merely “universal”) are the only Christians then do you think Jesus approved of the Crusades which murdered thousands upon thousands of Arab and Jewish “infidels”? Sounds like the Vatican invented terrorism!

Meanwhile, back at the ranch…hail to my fellow Georgians, infidels, treehuggers, druids, fundamentalists, misplaced yankees, steers, queers, and those who wish they weren’t: contact your local representatives and press them to allow ALL legal voters to check yes or no on a statewide referendum!

As for the rest of you, if you live a n y w h e r e else: shut up! This doesn’t concern you.

By Former conservative

March 13, 2007 2:12 PM | Link to this

I was raised southern Baptist and always followed their religious beliefs. However, with age comes wisdom. Religious people who try to push their fanatical ways on my life must realize that not everyone believes their values. I do not need your prayers because I am gay and live with my partner and have a normal life much like you and your spouse have. I do not need your prayers because I like to have a glass of wine with the meal I prepared at my home. I do not need your prayers because I did not attend church and happen to go to the grocery store on Sunday and buy an alcoholic beverage. I am an adult with a normal life and values. The government and right-wing christian conservatives should not make decisions on whether I should drink on Sunday or not. I will vote against all those officials who DO NOT EVEN ALLOW A VOTE on this issue.

By CONFUSED: AN APPROPRIATE NAME

March 13, 2007 2:23 PM | Link to this

Confused, you indeed have been confused by hundreds of years of anti-Catholic (by the way, the “Roman” part only applies to the “Latin Rite” part of the Church, not the Eastern Rites) propaganda.

I suggest you read about Church history from BOTH Satanic-Protestant and Christian perspectives. Then check the sources of both sides of the story, look at REAL history, not just propaganda.

Otherwise you will remain “confused”.

By harold

March 13, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD THE ISSUE IN THE LEGISLATURE IS WHETHER OR NOT TO HAVE A VOTE

WHAT THE VOTE IS ABOUT COMES LATER

ANY OPPISITION AT THIS TIME IS PURE AND SIMPLE ANTI-DEMOCRACY ANTI-AMERCAN ANTI-CHRISTIAN WORK OF THE DEVIL

ARE YOU IN LEAGUE WITH THE DEVIL? IF SO, THEN YOU DO NOT WANT A VOTE BECAUSE YOU HATE AMERICA

IF YOU LOVE AMERICA, YOU WANT PEOPLE TO VOTE.

ONCE THERE IS A VOTE, IF YOU THINK THE ISSUE SHOULD BE REJECTED, YOU VOTE NO. OTHERWISE YOU VOTE YES. OR YOU BE THE LAZY SACK OF SHEET YOU NORMALLY ARE AND YOU DONT FREAKING VOTE AT ALL, SO WHY ARE YOU EVEN HERE COMPLAINING THAT THER E MIGHT BE A VOTE? YOU DONT VOTE ANYWAY SO WHO CARES?

By E.J.C.

March 13, 2007 2:34 PM | Link to this

I think the people are sick, they cant take one day off from drinking poison in thier body the church is here to help.but if you want to drink you will not be able to think for yourself.

By Jerry Springer

March 13, 2007 2:35 PM | Link to this

Whadda expect?! You oafs who came to Georgia to live are FAR worse than the Crackers who for generations have lived there. You’re like a European who moves to the Mid-West and complains that Indiana or Ohio isn’t as “continental” as life in the old country. If you don’t like rubes, hayseeds, and hick legislators, why do you do this to yourself? ATL world-class? When will that EVER be the case? ATL is schizo: Redneck on one hand, and Rapper-HQ-City on the other.

Please, get six or eight of you bozos and come onto my show! It’ll be even better than, “Who’s boyfriend? Moma’s or Daughters?”

By Cruzin

March 13, 2007 2:42 PM | Link to this

Christians are so hypocritical. They should clean up their sinful churches before worrying about liquor sales on Sundays! When was the last time you heard any of them complain about the pedophiles that masquerade as priests in the Catholic Church! They dictate morals to us, but can’t abide by any themselves!

By HAROLD

March 13, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

WELL E.J.C. HAROLDS THINKS YOU ARE SICK FOR HATING DEMOCRACY

IF YOU DONT THINK PEOPLE OUGHT TO BUY ALCOHOL ON SUNDAYS, THEN VOTE NO WHEN THERE IS A VOTE, BUT DONT TRY TO PREVENT A VOTE BY THE PEOPLE FROM OCCURING UNLESS YOU ARE A TERRORIST. ARE YOU A TERRORIST? TERRORISTS HATE US FOR OUR FREEDOM. YOU SOUND LIKE YOU HATE FREEDOM. DO YOU HATE FREEDOM, E.J.C.?

By DJ

March 13, 2007 2:49 PM | Link to this

Well if they want to ban liquor sales on the “Sabbath” then it should be from sundown Friday to sunset Saturday…..after all that would be the “Sabbath” that Jesus celebrated.

The ironic thing is that so many Protestant churches are anti-Catholic, yet this ‘Sunday is Sabbath’ rule was issued by the Pope……during the Dark Ages.

So why aren’t religious groups protesting outside Georgia wineries each Sunday to protest bottle sales there?

Well that’s not the first thing Republicans, Christians, or even Georgians could be accused of being hyprocritical about.

By Not really confused

March 13, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this

Mr. CONFUSED: AN APPROPRIATE NAME , I’ve read enough materials on both “sides of the aisle”/protestant and R.C. thank you. I also learned about the Popes and their personal wars as well as a few other facts from a history professor who was, horrors! Roman Catholic! He just wasn’t brainwashed. Watch who you call Satanic: your attitude is far scarier than any protestant I’ve known. So the R.C. is all-good-all-the-time with no warts of it’s own huh? Keep drinkin’ the koolaid bud! BTW, Confused was just that: “confused” (in quotes and VERY tongue in cheek).

I didn’t start the name calling: just responding to idiotic diatribes against Baptists (and no, I’m not Baptist). Most Baptists I know drink a cool one anyway.

Out.

By dave

March 13, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this

Relax folks this is not an issue that divides states or people. The politicians are playing you like a cheap fiddle. They will not give you a direct answer on how they stand on this issue. Do not blame the baptist,out of staters or drinkers. The politicians do not think you are smart enough to decide. You voted for the sorry SOBS.

By LorriH

March 13, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this

Just as I choose my religion (or not), so should anyone be able to choose whether or not, or when, to buy alcohol.

By Better than UGA Tech week

March 13, 2007 3:10 PM | Link to this

It’s the last time I’m reading this thing. Gotta get something done today. This article and it’s comments have been funnier than anything during TECH/GEORGIA or UGA/TECH (whichever you prefer and please don’t call me a satanist for that…). Hilarious!

Dave is right-on. These guys in the State-house are like paraders and on each side you have all these name-calling shreekers making this like a Scopes Trial sideshow. For the love of…get a grip. Go read the AJC article on the inside of state politics and how things really operate.

I encourage everyone to request a statewide vote. That way, Sales-on-Sunday WILL pass. And no, the Sabbath is and was NOT Sunday: but Saturday. And no, that’s not a satanist belief. At least I don’t think so although I’m sure some of these experts will say otherwise. Too funny!

By Ronny

March 13, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this

I couldn’t care less whether booze is sold on Sundays or not. Georgia should worry about more serious things. Like one poster pointed out—- education. I’d also like to know why law enforcement doesn’t work harder to make people obey the law— AND STOP TALKING ON THEIR STUPID CELL PHONES WHILE THEY’RE DRIVING. IT’S CRAZY OUT THERE!! Also, when is Georgia going to add FRONT LICENSE PLATES??? It’s the 21st century, folks.

By Sonny

March 13, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

Today is Sunday,

Sonny do List:

Go to Church Go to Brunch, have a great meal and have weekly Mimosa. Stop by gas station, get gas, lottery tickets and cigarettes. Go to Kroger and do my weekly grocery shopping. Go to Target and do my weekly shopping. Stop by Sadie Fields house for a quick rendevouz. Wine and Dine with family at favorite restaurant.

I Love my Sundays!!!

By AtlantaGatorLee

March 13, 2007 3:31 PM | Link to this

HAROLD - I thought we talked about the caps!

By catlady

March 13, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

SUNDAY IS NOT THE SABBATH! SUNDAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK. THE SABBATH IS ON SATURDAY. THEREFORE, THERE IS NO LOGICAL REASON TO NOT HAVE ALCOHOL SALES ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK. GET A GRIP!

By AtlantaGatorLee

March 13, 2007 3:33 PM | Link to this

Ronny - What would front plates do for us?

By George

March 13, 2007 3:39 PM | Link to this

Please why is ok for me to go to a bar on Sunday and drive home intoxicated? If nothing else they should use the tax money from sales of alcohol on Sundays to help pay for Peachcare or fix the education system here. Oh wait… that would make too much sense.

By Ernest

March 13, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

Hey why would GA want you to buy beer/liquor and drive and drink, when you can go to a restaurant/bar and get drunk and drive home? HEY MORE DEATH AND TICKETS!!!! GO GA!

By cgb

March 13, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

Too many Fundemental Christians and not enough Lions!

By Poster Child for Wine

March 13, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this

I agree that this has gone whacky off-the-chart. As several posters have pointed out, we have way too much at stake to let this be such a huge issue. It’s NOT a big deal. I’m for the Sunday sales myself but I think the people should be able to decide.

I’m much more concerned with GA having K-12 schools that match the reputations of it’s two flagship public universities—and cleaning up the state (air, water, recycling and stop polluting!! INCLUDING beer bottles and cans).

BTW, Ronny we had front license plates until the 60s or early 70s and then went to just the rear. Most of the other states around us followed suit. I agree with your other points (cell phones, schools, etc.) but not the 2 plates. Just more litter to me.

Cheers, Ya’ll.

By Been There

March 13, 2007 4:36 PM | Link to this

If an alcoholic wants booze on Sunday, they simply need drive up to the local food joint that sales alcohol… have a few drinks before lunch and a few more after and then drive their drunk self back home…if they could simply buy it and take it home, it seems to me, that would be better for everyone.

By Brad

March 13, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

Why is it such a big deal to buy liquor and beer on Sunday? By allowing liquor sales on Sunday we are just contributing to the laziness of the indivitual that did not plan adequately and buy his beer on Saturday. Besides, selling cold beer on Sunday just adds one more day out of the week that idiots can buy beer at the store and drink it on the way home. Leave well enough alone!

By Slow down and think

March 13, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this

No one is taking away a right. All the Sonny bashing is silly, this is about alcohol and an old law. Sonny is closer to giving liberals what they want than anyone in recent history. So +1 for Republicans and Sonny. HE said its worth a vote! Also, You people act as if consumption is being outlawed…. give it a rest, this is just dumb. This is not legislating morality (Unless YOU think its immoral to drink?!) This is readdressing a law that needs addressing. If it stay the same it will be who’s fault? Sonnys? Christians? NO! Who ever made it to begin with, and the Christian coalition didnt do it. Study up big mouthed liberals, you claim to be smart, but this blog makes you all look like fools. Blame is useless, work gets you furthert, but that shows us why Bush was re-elected, libs bi+ch and blame, rarely do the have solutions.

By Jeff

March 14, 2007 9:40 AM | Link to this

First off what does it hurt to have the sales on Sunday , because if somoen wants it bad enough they will just shoplift it anyway, but also they can buy it up till midnight Saturday night and go and drink it anywhere at anytime on Sunday and nothing stops that , so let the sales be and maybe it will bring in a little more tax money for the state and counties to waste on frivolous projects. Most of the states already have Sunday or sometype of Sunday sales so where is the problem, let it be voted on I thought we lived in a free country and were under a democracy so it could supposedly be decided by the majority not the miniority.

By Brown

March 14, 2007 10:15 AM | Link to this

I am for alcohol sales on Sunday. If one business does it all should be able to!!

By Andy

March 14, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this

All laws are a refelection of morality. The question is: Who’s morality is going to become law. Christians have as much right to control/influence this process as anyone else. Sorry but that is called democracy.

By Melissa

March 14, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this

Isn’t there always one that has to throw in “I’m from New York, bla bla bla” Like that has anything to do with anything.