Menino wants to ban alcohol during the World Series

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He also wants bars and restaurants to turn off their tvs. Way to not want to get re-elected, Tom.

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2004/10/22/city_may_ban_sales_of_drinks_in_series/

City may ban sales of drinks in Series
By Andrea Estes, Globe Staff | October 22, 2004

Mayor Thomas M. Menino, blaming "knuckleheads" for the disorder that led to a death and several injuries after Wednesday's Red Sox victory, said the city is considering "drastic measures," including banning liquor sales, to ensure that World Series crowds do not turn violent.

Menino said he may invoke a state law, never before used in Boston, allowing him to ban the sale or distribution of alcohol "in cases of riot or great public excitement." Menino also said that he will ask bar and restaurant operators today to ban live television coverage during games, because it incites fans.

Attributing the mayhem to "thugs," Menino said he also has urged area college and university officials to immediately expel any students identified as taking part in street disturbances.

"Since people won't act responsibly, I, as mayor, will take it into my own hands," he said of measures planned for series games. "The kids out there, they're adults. . . . They have a responsibility to make sure this goes off well."

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1. for the police or the fans?

no sober person would shoot into a crowd simply because one idiot was acting up.

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2. Locking

Dupe. See, even moderators make mistakes... http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x1862595