I could write something about how it's wrong for the government to try to run an entire industry out of business just because the business's customers have no sense of responsibility ... but why do that when I can just point out how hilarious the photo is that accompanied this article?
Russia Says Farewell to Cheap Vodka
In the latest step in President Dmitry Medvedev’s mission to curb Russian alcohol abuse, a Russian government commission ordered a minimum price to be set for vodka.
A draft bill approved by the commission has the potential to raise the price of the cheapest vodka by more than 50 percent, according to reports. The minimum price for a half liter bottle of vodka is to be set at 89 roubles ($3.10). Read the full story here ...
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