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| Initiative 1183 - Too High A Price for Cheap BoozeInitiatives 1183 will increase the number of stores selling hard alcohol in Washington State fivefold. Learn the facts about the impact of these dangerous initiatives:
Impacts of Privatization - Research conclusively shows that privatization is linked to major increases in alcohol outlet density and alcohol-related harm. Learn more...
Outlet Density - I-1183 will lead to a 5-fold increase in liquor stores across Washington State - more than 1,400 in total. Learn more about the impacts of high alcohol outlet density...
Underage Drinking - I-1183 will make hard alcohol more accessible to minors in Washington State. Learn more...
Community Safety - I-1183 will put our communities at risk for increased binge drinking and drunk driving, while cutting funding for public safety. Learn more...
Get Involved - Go to www.protectourcommunities.com to join the coalition. For details about how non-profits can work on these important issues, check out our guidelines for lobbying vs. advocacy.
The UK Example - Privatization in the United Kingdom led to increased binge drinking and underage drinking. Learn more...
How Did Washington State Become a Control State? - Read the interview with historian W.J. Rorabaugh about the history of Washington's alcohol control system.
Read More - Check out the Marin Institute's report on the impacts of hard alcohol privatization.
For more information, contact Jim Cooper at (360) 451-9053 or Jim@wasavp.org
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