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[QUOTE]Originally posted by zephyr: [QB] [QUOTE]Originally posted by 4021North: [qb] Amtrak could just ban alcohol from all trains...A train is essentially a public place...[/qb][/QUOTE]Interesting point, Mr. North. Of course, some would counter that restaurants, airplanes, and bars are "public places." Is your point to ban alcohol there? All public places (like some States have legislated for smokers)? But let's say you're not Carrie Nation reincarnate and limit our discussion to just Amtrak. Here we have a travel mode where "guests" are confined for long periods of time with no reasonalbe options for escape. And from my experience, self-medicated passengers (alcohol or alternatives) have caused most "guest" behaviorial problems on the train. Currently, Amtrak seems to have a policy of encouraging the consumption of alcohol. They liquor-up the "sleeper people." You know, complimentary wine tasting and handing out bottles of wine to Amtrak trivia winners. Now, don't get me wrong. I haven't taken "the pledge," and have enjoyed these events greatly. But aren't they aiding and abetting, if not encouraging, the consumption of alcohol (just as ashtrays in the original Superliners implicitly OK'd smoking). And lounge attendants seem to be constantly on the PA informing passengers of the availability of adult beverages. Alcohol sales are probably a "profit center" for Amtrak. I haven't bought a beer onboard for years (I smuggle in my own Boones Farm), but isn't the price of a can about sporting arena level? As is the price of wine and mixed drinks? But remember tobacco used to sold in the lounge, and I suppose at a tidy profit. So let's say we agree that Amtrak has no business selling booze. There's certainly reasons not to (for example, passenger behaviorial problems, corruption of minors, and scientific studies establishing the harmful effects of second-hand drinking). So my question is why do they do it? I think it's mostly an economic motive, and secondarily a historical throwback to the days bygone. But they've banished smokers, so why not boozers? I can just hear it now: "Next stop Minot. Minot is a smoking and drinking stop. But you lepers stay close to the train, as it's a $500 cab ride to Rugby if you get left behind." Contrarian thoughts? Is it "Amtrak dry," or "Save the Bar Car." Or something betwingst? [/QB][/QUOTE]
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