AL Alcoholic Beverage Control Board bans Wine because of Label, Grow Up Guys!

I live in Alabama and I am ashamed of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for making such a to-do about a wine label on Cycles Gladiator wine, produced by Hahn Family Wines in Soledad. CA.

In 1895 the nude nymph with the winged bicycle was OK for selling bicycles but in 2008 that same picture is inappropriate for selling a bottle of wine in the state of Alabama.

The state tells the restaurants and stores not to sell the product because of the label.

Wake Up People!!! The last time I was in a restaurant I had to be 21 in order to order wine.

I believe that makes me an ADULT!

If Alabama does not want the children of the state to see such items, destroy all the Art Books, Science books, Televisions, Cell phones, Computers. Close all the Schools, Universities, Museums, Art Galleries. Go through everyone's homes and take away all the baby pictures we all have of ourselves or our children sitting in the tube nude or laying on a bed nude. Destroy all the art in peoples homes that may have a nude in it.

Censor a Wine Label! Please - How Ironic!

Alabama has one of the highest if not the highest rate of teen pregnancies and one of the highest unemployment rates in the United States. By putting your head in the sand all you are doing is letting the problem propagate. Educate!

I thought Alabama was in the United States of America. The Ultra Conservatives that run this state should realize that a wine label is not the problem. Parents do not talk to their children about the realities of today's world. Sex, Drugs, Peer Pressure. Parents talk to your children! Don't just put them in front of the television or computer. 10 year old kids do not need cell phones. Get to know your kids friends and their families.

Children will start drinking at the age of 10 because one of their friends gets some beer from the fridge and dares them to drink it. If the parents have not discussed peer pressure and alcohol use with the kids then they can become alcoholics by the time they are 12. They can become addicted to drugs just as easily if not more easily.

I know that in today's economy both parents have to work a lot of the times to make ends meet.But when you are home, spend quality time with your children. Teach them the realities by making them work around the house, learning about finances, and discuss with them where they want to be in 1year/3years/5years/and how they see they can reach these goals. Children that have no goals have no future.

The fact that the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has so much time on their hands that they can try to control Wine Labels maybe they should have some of their jobs cut so that other services won't be.

As for the person who complained to the board about the label.
"Take the stick out of your ass and quit trying to run everyones life. If you do not like the label then order another type of wine and don't look at the label." As an adult you should be ashamed that you think you have the right to dictate to other adults what they can look at. I bet you only read Playboy for the articles as a young man, right.

Well, that is my rant today. I will get off my soap box now but I just wanted to let you guys know how ridiculous this whole thing is in the scheme of things today.

Best Buddies International, Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Intellectual Disabilities, Opportunities

When I was young, many years ago, there was a young woman that lived near me that had an intellectual disability. I use to get very upset because the other kids would tease her. I found out that she was a gifted artist and we would talk for hours about her painting and what they meant to her. I felt bad that the other kids teased her and she said it did not matter because she had me as a friend. She passed away a few years later and to this day when I look at the picture she gave me I was so happy I was her friend.



I read a recent article written by Anthony K. Shriver to Dear Abby in reference to a young girl that had written in about wanting to help other students be more accepting of kids with special needs. I am copying most of the letter below because I feel more people should get involved with organizations such as this one.



"My name is Anthony Kennedy Shriver, and I am the founder of Best Buddies International, a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment."



"I believe that friendship is the key to building the self-esteem essential to a happy and productive life, and that is why I started Best Buddies. In just two decades, Best Buddies has grown from one chapter to more than 1,400 chapters in 42 countries, Our six programs- Best Buddies Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies and Jobs- positively impact more than 400, 000 individuals with and without intellectual disabilities annually."



"At Best Buddies, we envision a world where people with intellectual disabilities are recognized for their ABILITIES, embraced by society and valued in the workplace. Until that vision becomes a reality, we will continue to educate middle school, high school and college students; community members; corporations and employers about the emotional, functional and natural needs and abilities of people with intellectual disabilities."



I showed the story to my niece and she was very impressed and went to Best Buddies.org

and has decided to start a chapter at her high school when school start back up . I told her I would help in any way I can.



It is important in today's society that children get involved in the community and realize that the world does not revolve around only themselves but everyone's lives are intertwined.



Best Buddies seems to be a Great Organization and I commend Mr. Shriver for starting it.



If you have children I recommend you talk with them and see if they would like to start a chapter at school. I wish there had been something like this around back when I knew Chris.



Most people with intellectual disabilites have so much happiness inside them just waiting for someone to take the first step to let it come out. They are creative, fun loving, caring, and wonderful people and can add so much to our lives.



go to BestBuddies.org and get more information



Thank you Mr. Shriver



Susan Stevens