Don't forget to vote!

by kayakyakr on May 7, 2009 7:17 PM CDT

Saturday, May 9th is an important day for the city of Lubbock: Two ballot items that would legalize the sale of alcohol inside the city limits are up to be voted on. If you support this legalization, you should vote yes on each one.

Here's a myspace blog chronicling the campaign: Make Lubbock Wet!

I don't see why you shouldn't be out on Saturday to vote for this proposition if you live in the city of Lubbock.

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ohh, how nice would it be to get beer at walmart like every other city….

"56,000 screaming crazies in The Jones rockin' as it has never rocked before" - Terry Bowden

If you not having fun....then your not playing the game right.

by texastfan on May 7, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions

raises glass

Wreck 'Em Tech!

J.T.H.

by redraidersax on May 7, 2009 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions

They sell beer at walmart???

I don’t think I’ve ever seen beer at walmart

by Texas Wahoo on May 8, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions

if for no other reason

support this measure b/c it should help recruiting in all sports

I Am The 12th Man.com

by Beergut on May 8, 2009 3:53 AM CDT reply actions

Helps recruiting how exactly?

By making it a shorter drive to get booze? I’m not saying I support or oppose this measure, but if a student athlete at Tech wants to enjoy alcoholic beverages, it’s not going to make a big difference whether it’s available at United Supermarkets or from the Strip. If they’re intent on drinking, they can do it easily – everything that has a demand can be supplied.
I do think, potentially, it makes it more of a liability for student-athletes. Let’s say they run out of beer on a Saturday night. Are they more likely to get in their car to go get more if it’s just 10 blocks away, or 10 miles away at the Strip?
I’d say to prepare for a couple more DWI’s for the athletes if it passes.

by rpowel2 on May 8, 2009 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions

More DWI's???

I would have to say that there are going to be less DWI’s when the alcohol is 10 blocks away as opposed to 10 miles. It’s been my experience that if it is before midnight at a party and the alcohol runs out…you go get more.

by Raider09 on May 9, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions

shouldn't get in your car regardless

by rpowel2 on May 11, 2009 7:48 AM CDT up reply actions

Amen,

But you have to love walking distance.

by Plano Jeff on May 11, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions

I like to think the “strip” adds a bit of charm to Lubbock and its sometimes old fashioned nature. I don’t live there anymore, but I never minded the drive to get stocked up on booze/beer. However, I can certainly understand the desire to move that purchase in to town.

by Tech92 on May 8, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/05/08/lavandera.tx.alchohol.vote.cnn

by Tech92 on May 8, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions

I love the old lady at the end, “We don’t have wild parties at 3:00 in the morning”.

hahaha. what kinda rock she living under. 3:00 is about when the parties start getting good

by kayakyakr on May 8, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions

I got a kick out of that. She clearly must not live within 5 miles of campus.

by Tech92 on May 8, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions

What!? It passed?

I need to move back to the Ol’ stomping grounds! I loved the strip, but damn! Now you can get a 30-pack at United? That rox! Would it be bad if Tech changed the United Spirit Arena to the “United Spirits Arena”?

by hooshamazilly on May 11, 2009 5:04 PM CDT reply actions