Comments on: Publix, Walmart At Odds Over Florida Grocery, Liquor Bill

By: Wayne Early

Wayne Early — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 01:13:30 +0000

Really whats the difference here? How can anyone come up with a logical explaination to continue separating the liquor from groceries when the majority of liquor stores are right next door to the grocery store? Winn-dixie, walmart and publix all have at least one location where the two are connected. so really whats the argument here other than a sheetrock wall? Everyone gets carded unless you look well over the age so no teen is at an advantage unless they steal it. That would be considered shoplifting which is another problem.

By: RTR

RTR — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:42:24 +0000

Alicia Richards you are exactly right. I refuse to spend my money at Walmart. I may spend a little bit more on some things (not all) but it is definitely worth it to me to shop in a clean store with employees that are focused on customer service. Other than Publix, my money will be spent with local business’s.

By: Alicia Richards

Alicia Richards — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:05:14 +0000

We all know that banks and big businesses are the ones that rule our country. Take a look at what is going on in Pensacola. Do we not already have enough Walmarts. Now they have to put one right across from Publix. I guess the one that is 5 or 6 miles down the road isn’t convenient enough not to mention the one they have right there at Mobile Hwy. Do we not see that Walmart will eventually be the only choice we have? Some towns won’t even allow Walmart in because of squeezing out the small businesses. We don’t need any more Walmarts. Wan’t cheaper prices. Try your Dollar Generals. May not have everything but I’m not willing to give “Everything” to Walmart. Help by supporting our small businesses. Besides writing comments in here, let your voice be heard by those holding our government seats.

By: chris in Molino

chris in Molino — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:42:17 +0000

I’m all for freedom, really. But no hard drink in ssuperarkets.
Yes, teens will no doubt be trying to steal it. Besides, is it really that much of a burden to stop at a liquor store ? If i leave my home in Molino and go to Walmart on hwy 29 i pass 3 places to buy liquor. So the benefits do not outweigh the risks. Walmart made $17b in profit last year. The Walton family ownes 51% of that. The United States gave out $80b in foodstamps last year. 18% of which was spent at Walmart. I’m sorry, but i’ve got a problem with one family getting rich off the poor enabled by lawmakers. These lobbyists are just Walmart bagmen putting the cash in politician hands, nothing more. Besides, Walmart has put enough people out of business. Can we do one thing right and save the liquor stores for their purpose. LIQUOR.

By: RTR

RTR — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:16:28 +0000

Pop…did you have to marry a gay person? Oh I am so sorry.

Well said Pat McClellan.

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:11:19 +0000

Some like a pull of a liquor bottle, some a pull from a joint.

What’s the difference?

I will stay with Grocery Advantage.

By: Philip

Philip — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 06:24:00 +0000

For the people who think every law should be done away with in the name of freedom, you are just bored and that is what is going to do away with this country. Freedom is not allowing mind altering drugs in the name of “to each his own” you know that is not good for anyone nor is it good for society to have a bunch of brain dead people voting. Everyone knows pot heads are slackers and drunks are losers. Is that good? NO it isn’t but you fight for it in the name of liberty. Florida allows liquor stores but NO you can’t be happy with that, you want it in the grocery stores also, how pathetic. You just want something to fight for. Keep up that way of thinking and we will be fighting for the basic liberties that our fore fathers fault for, you spoiled brats.

By: Sage 2

Sage 2 — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:55:03 +0000

Pat McClellan has made it very clear as to the affects this change would bring.
However, when you see the idiots going to Wal-Mart supposedly sober and some of the postings on U-Tube and the internet…let the idiots rule.
Flip-flops, baggy pants, Spandex sized 2 stretched over a cow sized 20, some individual dressed in whatever the drugs being taken dictate and all the rest of deviant society being displayed…and then to sell booze to these folks…? Step back and think!

By: BT

BT — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 22:13:32 +0000

Molino Jim,

When I was in Louisiana a few years ago, they had drive-through daiquiri stands all over the place. They even put the straw in the drink for you. But, for safety, they kept a piece of the paper over the free end of the straw to keep you from drinking while driving.

By: molino jim

molino jim — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 19:44:52 +0000

@Common Sense: the laws in La. may have changed since I lived there— but they have some odd laws also. True you can buy alcohol 24/7, but due to their “blue laws” you could not buy tools before noon on Sunday. Some parishes made it all day on Sunday. You can go to a drive in window and get a mixed drink (great for the driving public) if you say “I won’t drink this until I get home.”