WTF Utah?: New Database Will Track Barhoppers…
I would rather drink a fake beer out of my iPhone, than go through what it takes to drink a beer in Utah.
A new database, proposed by Witches! members of the Utah legislature, could track the drinking habits of bar patrons in Utah. Luckily, Utah’s Governor, Jon Huntsman, thinks the idea is too wacky even for Utah. Last year, Gov Huntsman increased the amount of liquor that can go into a drink in Utah from 1 to 1.5 ounces. Not so curiously, Utah is the only state in the US that actually limits the amount of alcohol that can be put in a drink. Anyway, if you think that’s crazy, here’s some of the hoops you have to jump to have a beer in Utah:
Utah is the only state in the country that requires customers to fill out an application and pay a fee to enter a bar that serves liquor. Bars in Utah are open to the public, but they’re still classified as private clubs and only members and sponsored guests may enter, even if it is just to use the restroom.
Modern day prohibitionist Republican Senate President Michael Waddoups, has suggested keeping a statewide database of everyone who enters a bar for up to 18 hours. Other law-making-booze haters in Utah have even suggested that the information be kept for up to 30 days. Naturally, Senator Waddoup insists that the data could be instrumental in the apprehention of drunk drivers. Despite the fact that the database, if implemented, would technically be collecting data on anyone who enters a joint that sells hooch in Utah.
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