Over the past month we’ve seen the debate over revising local alcohol laws intensify on the editorial pages of the Outlook. I’ve followed this discussion with great interest as local citizens have expressed their views both pro and con.

Part of the reason for my interest is due to the fact I’m originally from Cullman, an area that has struggled with this issue for decades. If you know anything about Cullman, you probably are aware the region has been “dry” (meaning alcohol sales are strictly prohibited) for many years, though recently a referendum approved the sale of spirits within the city limits.