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Originally posted by 33girl
And I know this is a Pennsylvania thing, but since we have to deal with liquor store hours, beer is usually just plain more convenient.
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Actually, when I was growing up in Ohio you had to buy any liquor at a "State" liquor store. You had to go into the store and fill out a form to take to the clerk to get your bottle. Beer and wine were available at "carry out" stores and beer at some grocery stores.
I haven't lived in Ohio since 1974, so I don't know whether they still have that system or not.
We pretty much drank beer most of the time, but either got someone older or a fake ID to get "hard" stuff (see American Grafiti).
In terms of penalties, creative judges could always figure out ways to maximize the damage.
You did make me think about something which is strange. In those days you could get 20 years in a maximum security prison for possession of marijuana. So, now it's allegedly tougher on drinkers and easier on recreational drug users.
Go figure.