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Blue Laws

Forget about Judge Moore, the rule of law, and constitutional issues... why did no one tell me that in New York City you can't buy wine on Sundays?

I expected that in Alabama, but this is supposed to be a progressive state?

Posted by Anthony on August 25, 2003 11:36 AM | Permalink

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I think that was changed recently to only require one day closed a week. In any case, come join me in Bergen County, NJ where no business can be conducted on Sunday.

Posted by: Avi Frisch | August 25, 2003 7:11 PM

You can get around that by going to places that only sell New York wines, which for some reason have an exemption. I believe that Vintage on the UWS is one of them.

Posted by: Julie | August 27, 2003 11:37 AM

And then I'd end up drinking... New York wines. I suppose it's better than a painful death involving sharp implements, a lot of time, and a very skillful torturer, but it's a close call.

Posted by: Anthony | August 27, 2003 11:42 AM

Guys wait till you see what is coming nationwide.. The Bleu Laws will soon be reinforeced and observing sunday will be mandatorly in our country. Read more on this matter in the Lord's day alliance website or the Christian coalition. e-mail me if got any questions.. juanbaustita@yahoo.com

Posted by: juan | September 23, 2003 1:09 PM

i think that blue laws suck and they are dumb

Posted by: Nicole | May 17, 2004 9:34 PM

i think that blue laws suck and they are dumb

Posted by: Nicole | May 17, 2004 9:35 PM

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