Learning those ABCs

Thank goodness our leaders are planning more ABC stores for us. With the economy in the tank, this is just what we need. When I really want to tie one on, I don’t want to have to drive too far, so new stores will be a great convenience!

Just the other day, I was sitting in the parking lot of my local ABC store, getting on a nice buzz, and I noticed all the upstanding citizens who frequent the store. It was a veritable Who’s Who of local dignitaries. I didn’t realize how many high-quality people are frequent patrons of their local ABC store.

ABC stores are a great contribution to our quality of life in the mountains. More ABC stores will stimulate the economy with more business for law enforcement, lawyers and ER doctors.

Way to go!

— Paul King
Asheville

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