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Re: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Intoxicate 'Em

Ivan Kirigin — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 08:45:23 -0000

I doubt the deaths were caused by the study. These people have been drinking obscenely for years.

Part of the point is that they drink less because of the program.

I disagree with all of it, and have yet to be surprised by the ridiculous government programs. That said, this is probably not the worst I've seen.

Re: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Intoxicate 'Em

Sitting_Duck — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 05:08:30 -0000

"The per capita cost of around C$771 ($660) a month was partially offset by monthly savings of C$96 a month in emergency services, C$150 in hospital care and C$201 in police services per person."

savings=

96

150

201

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447

cost =

771

Three deaths and a negative cash flow. Hmm. Reminds me of how my wife saved me all that money during the holiday shopping season.