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The alcoholic beverage industry employs many people who make and sell Alcoholic Beverages. Liquor is taxed directly and taxes are collected for a license to sell or make liquor.

On the other hand, there is an enormous cost due to illness brought on by alcohol abuse, lost time at work due to hang-overs, hundreds of accidents at work and on the highways caused by alcohol consumption. Many shootings and other crimes are done under the influence of alcohol. Child abuse and spousal abuse are often a by product of heavy drinking. Many marriages and many careers are wrecked by alcohol.

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