Independence, Liberty and the Pursuit of the $2 Beer
by BBQ Chip
Way back when, our founding fathers, Geo Wash, Thomas Jefferson, Arnold Palmer and friends forged the infrastructure for our Independence from, among other things, high green fees. In fact, Thomas Payne's famous pamphlet, "Common Sense" outlines this nations need to rid itself of British Colonial rule, taxation without representation while providing for public lands to be set aside for golf courses. Not only did these men give birth to the home of the brave and the land of the free, they invented the muni. Good golf at a fair price. How American is that. It is in the spirit of these innovators, Ben Franklin invented the half way house and the turn dog, that I take umbrage with the high price of golf course beer.
At some of the "peoples courses" beer can go for 20 dollars or more for a cart sixer. I know, the cities are in financial crisis and golfers must bail them out, but isn't this what caused all the troubles with England so long ago?
As a responsible journalist, I am not abdicating the likes of a Boston Tea Party even if a few boxes of Earl Gray wouldn't be missed. What I do propose is much more scientific.
Ask the offending course when a pint glass became 14 ounces? When no answer is forth coming, inquire if the Department of Weights and Measures or perhaps Seven on Your Side need be notified. I say, fight fire with firewater. If they bring the prices down our silence will be guaranteed. It's the American way. Somewhere Sam Adams, brewer and patriot, is pleased.
Next month Chip Augustus, H.R.E.