Government agencies are set to tighten alcohol regulations, leading to backlash from the industry.
By Paul R. Brian
America was founded on freedom, and that included the right to have a drink of alcohol if you want. Founding Father Sam Adams even has his own eponymous brand, while Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison greatly encouraged the brewing industry in the 13 Colonies. The first president, George Washington, operated a craft brewery at his home in Mount Vernon, VA.
Today, however, big-government lackeys are trying to be a buzzkill. The departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services are set to issue stricter guidelines about drinking and its potential negative effects on health. The alcohol industry is far from pleased about government agencies trying to give beer and liquor a bad name.
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