Posted
1/13/2005 05:48:00 PM
by Douglas
Tony Blair, my
hero! British Prime Minister Tony Blair is defending new laws that could allow pubs in that country to stay open round-the-clock.
Later this year, pubs can apply for permission to open any hours they want.
Blair insists the longer hours won't mean a spike in drunken violence.
Licensing laws now require most pubs in England and Wales to close at 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and at 10:30 p.m. Sunday.
Blair says most people are law-abiding citizens who just want to get a drink at their convenience.
The government says flexible pub hours will result in a more relaxed attitude toward drinking. Many Britons slam down several drinks because of the early closing times.
I wonder if he'll run for Governor of Texas? He's already shown he's good at kissin' W's arse.