Communism usually doesn’t hide its tentacles. It likes to show them off at all times. The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has taken to not allowing restaurant patrons to freely order alcohol, that is, unless they order a “meal.” Then, and only then, can they order alcohol, according to the Health Politburo, but still within strict guidelines. Now the guidelines have been further enforced to define what constitutes a “meal.” Here’s a quote I took directly from the state’s website. In evaluating this, the Department generally looks at the various menu offerings, availability during typical meal hours, and whether … Continue reading If the State can define “essential,” it can define anything.