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ed ito ' .During the academic year ‘Of 1970—71 the issue of liquor licensing at U.P.E. I. was raised and, subseh' quently suppressed by the Liberal govern- _ ment and Island citizen- ry. It was thought at the time that a liquor licence would create ha- voc on campus and inevitably result in ’ poor academic perform- ance by the student: furthermore, a law currently in effect prohibts any liquor outlet, on or adjacent to any educational institution.

Despite this however, the Student Union did suceed in obtaining a licence for the weekly Pig 'n Whistle.

The arguments put forth by the government and populace designed to suppress this have not held true, since no student has forfieted academically by the presence of the Pig 'n Whistle on campus certainly no more than by the presence of Gentleman Jim close by.

There are serious objec tions to be raised re- garding this attitude on the part of the government and populace.

Firstly: to legislate on behalf of the student without his consent is to consider him irre- sponsible and unable to comport himself to his own advantage, thus perpetuating those who may, in fact, be irresponsible. It is to undermine the student's confidence in himself — not only in his ability to drink moderately - but also in all areas of his life. The paternal-

_/istic attitude is by no means conducive to

positive conduct and attitude: thus the , government and pop-

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ulace undermine their own aSPirations for the eventual outcome of those they seem so concerned to assist. Otherwise put:

their attitude is'contrae'

dictory.

Secondly: in lieu of the above it becomes obvious the existing laws concerning liquor and U.P.E.I. is no longer practical. That is to say the law no longer serves our best interests. Now this is precisely the function of law. By means of law we command our— selves. To put it other- wise: the law contradicts itself.

Thirdly: A permanent

licence would enable they

Student Union to operate a club (or bar) regularly for six days per week. Advantages: spirits could be obtained at minimum cost to the student: the proceeds could significantly enhance Student Union Treasury and thus enable the Student Union to create programs and bene- fits which are otherwise not possible due to limited funds: the ktter advantage would give the student something more than the spirits he con- sumes. Otherwise stated: he could benefit twice from the same trans— action. To‘make it clear: not only does he receive spirits from his origin- al purpose (not to mention the sociable atmosphere in which he may participate) but'

; also contributes to his

Student Union so as to have programs, etc., which may benefit him. Positive action to obtain a permanent licence rests with the students themselves: so the Student Union can act on your behalf, would you write or, what is better, go in

.person to speak with

those who represent you. _\ By all.means use the “

"Cadre" as a medium of expression if you wish. However, the more re- sponse we get the better able.are we to decide 'which way to represent Y9“-

—Stan Dalton

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