Conveniently located halfway between Thanksgiving and Christmas — at a time when most Americans are probably not spending time with family — Repeal Day presents a wonderful occasion to get together with friends and pay tribute to our constitutional rights.
We have the constitutional ability to do so.
Unlike St. Patrick’s Day or Cinco de Mayo, Repeal Day is a day that all Americans have a part in observing, because it’s written in our Constitution. No other holiday celebrates the laws that guarantee our rights, and Repeal Day has everything to do with our personal pleasures.
It’s easy!
There are no outfits to buy, costumes to rent, rivers to dye green. Simply celebrate the day by stopping by your local bar, tavern, saloon, winery, distillery, or brewhouse and having a drink. Pick up a six-pack on your way home from work. Split a bottle of wine with a loved one. Buy a shot for a stranger. Just do it because you can.
You are just drunks. Dont celebrate it, just admit what you are. This state and country Do not need your excuses.
I enjoy a beer or three just as much as the next guy, however, as a counterpoint to the “repeal celebration” I’d like to call your attention to the fact that there are, on average, three scheduled AA meetings in Chaffee County every day of the week.
Just sayin’.
Fair enough John, but the repeal posting was in counterpoint to the rightful correctness I have tried to abide by as an adult. This comes from a Wisconsin boy mind you, where beer and wine are not considered alcohol, but rather thirst quenchers. Like you I am a parent, and find myself running …very clean, these days. So, with the holidays upon us, and with moderation and respect for those with drinking addictions in mind, I say Prost!
Just finished watching a very interesting Ken Burns documentary called “Prohibition.” A real eye-opener, and as is with all Ken Burns efforts, a stunning account of American history and culture. Highly recommend this.
I highly recommend Daniel Okrent’s book “Last Call”. A well done history of prohibition. I chose to read this during the medical marijuana debate and found some similarities between the current marijuana prohibition and the past alcohol prohibition.
Chuck