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Politics : A US National Health Care System?

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To: dybdahl who wrote (18581)8/3/2010 12:04:41 PM
From: average joe   of 42652
 
It is illegal to drink a beer in view of the street in most jurisdictions.

Alcohol is strictly controlled and only available at government outlets in many jurisdictions.

saskliquor.com

No drinking on holidays in public parks with the objective being to collect as many fines as possible.

SASKATCHEWAN, May 7 -- Saskatchewan Environment is reminding the public that alcohol is banned in all provincial parks and recreation site campgrounds in Saskatchewan during the May long weekend - Thursday, May 17 to Monday, May 21 inclusive.

This measure was first introduced for the 2006 May long weekend because of the increasing concerns about public and staff safety related to alcohol-related disturbances throughout the provincial parks system.

The ban was highly successful. Alcohol charges dropped by 88 per cent compared to 2005, the number of individuals evicted from the parks was down by 84 per cent, public complaints were down by 91 per cent and vandalism The intentional and malicious destruction of or damage to the property of another.

The intentional destruction of property is popularly referred to as vandalism. It includes behavior such as breaking windows, slashing tires, spray painting a wall with graffiti, and was reduced by 96 per cent.

Enforcement officers will patrol the park campgrounds during the May long weekend. Alcohol will be confiscated Violators may also be charged or evicted from the park as circumstances warrant.

CONTACT: Michele McEachern, Saskatchewan Environment, (306) 787-0412
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