The human cost factor is well documented. In human behavioral studies, convenience does increase the frequency of the behavior. The ready availability of beer and wine in this county will increase the consumption. The effects of increased consumption are documented as well. Consider just a few of these human cost factors.
Alcohol consumption plays a major role in domestic abuse.
Tourists as well as residents will find the convenience an invitation to consume more with the resulting DUIs causing injuries and death. When we consider the amount of traffic which has appeared in this county for the past several years this presents a major concern. Increased alcohol consumption is a direct cause of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and other children s disabilities, as well as alcoholic addition. Studies have shown that alcohol is a gateway drug which can lead to other forms of substance abuse. The actual revenue coming from the sales will be offset by the expenditures for the increased alcohol consumption.