11. Propelled in part by increased alcohol sales on the Internet, intensive campaigns to further restrict wine distribution are afoot in state legislatures and in Washington. 12. Propelled in part by increased alcohol sales on the Internet, intensive campaigns to restrict wine distribution further are afoot in state legislatures and in Washington. 13. Proponents of alcohol sales say the biggest reason is the Southern Baptist Church, whose influence is sewn thickly into the conservative culture here. 14. Some city and county governments in states including Tennessee, Kentucky and Utah, continue to ban alcohol sales. 15. That, combined with the end of the government monopoly on alcohol sales, triggered a huge increase in drinking, especially among men. 16. The final selling point for Carter was his reluctance to have a major influence in building an arena that made profits from alcohol sales. 17. Time and time again, problems arise because of festival seating, unmanaged mosh pits and inappropriate alcohol sales. 18. Without steady alcohol sales, small clubs and bars, in particular, cannot afford to bring in bands. 19. Women, however, were even more supportive of stricter controls on alcohol sales and promotion than men. 20. Politicking, gun possession and alcohol sales are banned until polls close Monday in an effort to avoid violence. |