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ReichGirl
03-15-2009, 02:02 AM
The government's top medical adviser has drawn up plans for a minimum price for alcohol which would double the cost of some drinks in England.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7944334.stm

"Every last @#%ing penny they have, do you hear me? EVERY LAST @#$%ING PENNY THEY HAVE!!!!" -- Number 9 3/4

ReichGirl
Beorn
03-15-2009, 02:09 AM
"They may take are cigarettes, but they'll never take...OUR ALCOHOL!!!"


Bad idea from the government.

If it's one thing you do not mess with, it is the English and their love of alcohol.
Any government that implements a policy to discourage drinking through heavy taxing or higher costs is facing political suicide.
RoyBatty
03-15-2009, 02:24 AM
I believe there is also a system under way where we'll be photographed instore when buying alcohol?
Maelstrom
03-15-2009, 03:41 AM
Haha good luck!

Maybe they want British folk in Eastern Europe now? They're definately going the right way about it!
Atlas
03-15-2009, 03:54 AM
Heh it's already expensive enough in England.

You have to be rich to be an alcoholic in the UK ?