Summary:
Initiative 1183
goes into effect on June 1, 2012. Many people in Pullman as well as
across the state have fears as to what the new initiative could bring to a
college town already stereotypically famous for alcohol consumption. This fear along with the anger for those who
will soon be out of a job has caused a wake of controversy with I-1183.
Outline:
I. What
happened?
·
Attended the panel discussion in the CUB on April 17, 2012.
· Interviewed two
students. One prospective and one a Washington resident attending U of I.
·
Prospective student Golden does not know much concerning the
initiative but also does not think it is a big deal.
·
Toursal a U of I student thinks the first year will be dangerous.
·
State run liquor stores face many problems including loss of
employment for long time workers.
·
Pullman residents and emergency workers fear a rise in crime rate
and alcohol poisoning.
II. Why
·
There is a lot of confusion surrounding
I-1183 and many people are not sure what to believe.
·
Some fear that with greater access and
less regulation underage people will have more alcohol availability.
III. What
Else?
· Tried to interview Pullman Liquor and Wine store employees, but
comment was declined.
IV. Finish
· For now the fate of I-1183 and Pullman will be determined one it
is enacted.
Sources: (face to
face interviews)
1. Krystal Golden
Cell: (224) 459-9942
Email: ahobbitstale@aol.com
Email: ahobbitstale@aol.com
2. Carrie Toursal
SS Spanish- U of I
Email: ctoursal@aol.com
Other resources. (non 1:1)
1.
Washington State
University communication faculty representing the Murrow Center for Media and
Health Promotion host Panel discussion on I-1183.
Tuesday
April 17, 2012
Informational
resources
·
http://liq.wa.gov/publications/FinalEnglishMastHandbook.pdf
·
http://www.columbian.com/news/2011/oct/02/initiative-1183-on-privatizing-alcohol-debated/
·
http://wasavp.org/Documents/UK%20summary%20for%20Washington.pdf
·
http://www.washingtonpolicy.org/publications/notes/citizens-guide-initiative-1183-end-washingtons-liquor-store-monopoly
·
http://www.keprtv.com/politics/local/State-workers-leaving-liquor-stores-before-handoff-147607825.html
·
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/osos/en/PreviousElections/2011/general/Documents/1183%20Full%20Text%20for%20VP.pdf