Comments on: ABC approves liquor permits for two local Walmart stores http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/ News, Art & Life in Fayetteville, Arkansas Fri, 24 May 2013 22:50:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Ben http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-19924 Ben Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:36:56 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-19924 having worked at the MLK walmart for several years, there is something to be said about “crime” in that area. maybe crime is being used as a euphemism for “high concentrations of homeless people in the nearby area.” regardless of the intention, a lot of issues had to be addressed there concerning loitering, soliciting, and shoplifting. all the time. while i am not blaming this on any particular cause, there did seem to be some sort of correlation between the proximity to the interstate and the sizable population living in finger park.

regardless, i think there should be beer in the store.

]]> By: Bold predictions for Fayetteville in 2010 :: Fayetteville Flyer http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-17698 Bold predictions for Fayetteville in 2010 :: Fayetteville Flyer Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:12:01 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-17698 [...] a new mayor. There was the announcement of a new bike rally, a new A&P commissioner, beer in retail and convenience stores, and a lottery. We even got a cupcake [...]

]]> By: Jimmy http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16866 Jimmy Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:44:58 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16866 http://www.homefacts.com/crime/Arkansas/Washington-County/Fayetteville.html

Crime rate doesn’t look that high at all. I don’t understand the concern.

]]> By: rigolets9 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16454 rigolets9 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:49:44 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16454 The lack of rational consideration in these matters, will always exist because Arkansas has in its DNA a bible-belt autocracy, not a fair market. They look like foolish children with their ludicrous attempts at justification. This state reinforces its backwards image with this kind of deportment while hypocrisy reigns; with the idea that scripture will stop humans in the pursuit of pleasurable activity, while all the while not covering hundreds of thousands in this state without health insurance. Arkansas deserves to have a chip on its shoulder. By the way, my leaving will not change this DNA.

]]> By: yrfuneralmytrial http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16414 yrfuneralmytrial Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:51:25 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16414 “crime problem”: it’s code for poor people.

]]> By: Donkeylips http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16413 Donkeylips Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:46:26 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16413 For real, since when has that area had a crime problem?

]]> By: carrotkitten http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16410 carrotkitten Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:16:03 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16410 Um …. Isn’t the Wal-Mart near the mall at one of the most heavily traveled intersections in the state? That argument about traffic and crime at the 6th st. Wal-Mart doesn’t wash with me!

]]> By: David Franks http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16340 David Franks Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:12:29 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16340 Perhaps the greeters will also serve as sommeliers: “Thank you for shopping at Walmart. This nice Chianti will go nicely with liver, which is on sale to your left there.”

]]> By: burgerboy http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16337 burgerboy Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:27:40 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16337 I don’t really have a dog in this hunt, but I don’t see why or how this is a big deal.

The only effect I can see this having is potentially driving some local business owners out of business, and sending that money to Wal-Mart. I don’t think that’s something to be happy about.

I’d way rather go to a local liquor store than go to Wal-Mart.

]]> By: Tony Wappel http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16330 Tony Wappel Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:55:02 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16330 What does crime rate have to do with a place being allowed or not allowed to sell alcohol? I grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois and if crime rate had anything to do with being allowed to sell alcohol, that city would have been completely alcohol free; but I’m sure the crime rate there wouldnt have been any different without alcohol. Wake up ABC and get into the 21st century!!

]]> By: Sarah Tomlin http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16326 Sarah Tomlin Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:09:59 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16326 @yrfuneralmytrial I agree with your comment. Something seemed weird about that.

And @Todd Gill….Ok I see it sort of differently now….but I still wonder why they would choose to limit what types of wine they sell. It seems it would be only detrimental to their sales unless of course there are local wineries….and even then…

]]> By: yrfuneralmytrial http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16325 yrfuneralmytrial Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:55:55 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16325 The rub has never been about about underage drinking. There’s more sec cameras in Wal-Mart than any liquor store. The bone of contention is current liquor store owners, many of whom have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars, now have competition that they were never meant to have. The rules have changed…mid-game. At least that’s the heat I’m hearing.

]]> By: Todd Gill http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16322 Todd Gill Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:18:57 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16322 @Sarah Tomlin – The small-farm winery permit is something that they applied for. In other words, it’s not so much a restriction as it is a specification. I’m not an expert on all of the types of permits, though, so I don’t know the reasons why a business would specifically apply for small-farm winery sales only.

]]> By: ryan http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16321 ryan Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:07:18 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16321 The wine restriction is bizarre.

]]> By: Sarah Tomlin http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16320 Sarah Tomlin Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:29:24 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16320 Can anyone tell me why they’re only permitted to sell “from wineries that produce less than 250,000 gallons a year.”

I’d like to get an understanding of why that is….

]]> By: Mixed Blessing http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16310 Mixed Blessing Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:39:25 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16310 It’s more convenient and makes sense, but like the guy in article below says, I’m much more likely to spend my paycheck on beer at the expense of feeding my family.

http://www.nwanews.com/news/2009/nov/20/panel-oks-liquor-permits/

]]> By: halfdeserted http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16308 halfdeserted Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:27:42 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16308 Yay!

]]> By: Me http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16306 Me Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:05:55 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16306 I guess that means Sue Madison has run away to Amish country since our area will be crawling with underage drinkers and criminals now?

]]> By: Me http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/11/20/abc-approves-beer-permit-for-two-out-of-three-walmart-stores/#comment-16305 Me Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:04:54 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=18278#comment-16305 Woo hoo!

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