This seems like a bad joke, but it's all too real: the Arkansas House passed a bill yesterday that would allow Arkansas to ban California wines. It's retribution for a law California passed requiring that all eggs sold in California come from hens that are able to extend their wings and turn around freely.
Whether you like the California egg law or not, it's crazy to turn this into a trade war between states. You know who loses? Everybody. Banning California wines in Arkansas would reduce consumer choice, undermine free trade, and embarrass the state. And it would hurt your friendly wine purveyors here at Rebsamen Liquor.
Personally, I don't care for California's egg law, but two wrongs don't make a right. Let California buckle under the weight of protectionism and excessive regulation; we don't have to join them.
If you want to keep California wine in Arkansas, call or write your state senator. If you live anywhere near Rebsamen Liquor, your state senator is David Johnson: (501) 682-6107 or david.johnson@senate.ar.gov. Contact him today and tell the Senate not to pass this crazy bill!
Whether you like the California egg law or not, it's crazy to turn this into a trade war between states. You know who loses? Everybody. Banning California wines in Arkansas would reduce consumer choice, undermine free trade, and embarrass the state. And it would hurt your friendly wine purveyors here at Rebsamen Liquor.
Personally, I don't care for California's egg law, but two wrongs don't make a right. Let California buckle under the weight of protectionism and excessive regulation; we don't have to join them.
If you want to keep California wine in Arkansas, call or write your state senator. If you live anywhere near Rebsamen Liquor, your state senator is David Johnson: (501) 682-6107 or david.johnson@senate.ar.gov. Contact him today and tell the Senate not to pass this crazy bill!
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