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Originally Posted by Agamemnon
Do you have issues with the government 'controlling' the liquor, caffeine, or sugar you drink? I don't... if anything regulation allows for an explosion in variety and quality.
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You're kidding, right?
According to the ALGC website, prior to 1993 privatization of liquor, there were 3325 alcohol products available in all of Alberta. 16 years after privatization, in 2009, there were 16495 products available.
http://aglc.ca/liquor/albertaliquorprivatization.asp
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