Letter from Miss Julia G Cooke
I am concerned and extremely distressed at the proposals
being put forward concerning extensions to the licensing hours
of restaurants.
These proposals will not only make for more work
on the Lord's day but will be an extended annoyance to those who
live in the area of the restaurants because of noise and increase
of late night traffic. For the sake of pleasing some, especially
those who provide the liquor, out to increase their profit, many
more will have to suffer being unable to rest quietly in their
own homes. Having lived near a club for a good number of years
I know somewhat of the disturbances of late night drinking can
cause, and of the great benefit that has been brought about since
its closure.
It will also increase the break-up of family life.
Sunday has always been a good day for families to be together,
but sad to say more and more relaxation of Sunday laws, which
have been beneficial to our community in years past, in intruding
into their lives. The break-up of families is an increasing scourge
in our nation and needs to be prevented rather than encouraged.
Children suffer the most. Please think of them.
20 January 2000
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