Editor, The Times:
Re: The issue of selling alcohol in grocery stores:
There are pros and cons to every situation.
Money tends to be a huge motivator in many of these situations.
However, when it comes to selling wine in grocery stores, I truly believe people need to try to see past the almighty dollar and look into the eyes of a child whose parent is already dealing with alcohol addiction.
I am sure everyone who supports wine sales in grocery stores will say people with addictions will simply get their alcohol somewhere else.
That is true.
However, why put a bowl of candy in front of a child and say, “Don’t eat any” before you leave the room?
That is exactly what we are going to be doing if wine is sold in grocery stores.
As well, it will be much easier for teens to get their hands on alcohol.
As a society, we need to try to help our children make better choices.
Please try to think of all of the residents in this community before making a decision based on dollar signs.
Phyllis Carrol
Kamloops, B.C.
