In my Sunday July 10 blog I described our Sunday stroll through the Jardin des Tuileries to and from the Louvre. The Jardin I observed was full of people enjoying picnics. Good company, good food and for many a good bottle of wine as well. A very civilized way to enjoy a day away from the the business of life in a public park.
On my return home the lawyer in me needed to confirm my recollection of the Manitoba Liquor Control Act prohibition against consumption of liquor in a public place. Well, my memory was correct, section 120 of the Act makes it an offence to consume liquor in a public place. What better way could there be to spoil a romantic afternoon in the park than a ticket for bringing along and uncorking your favorite wine with your edibles.
I am not sure why Manitobans are so less civilized than the Parisians that Manitobans need to be controlled by such paternalistic legislation with quasi-criminal consequences.
Those who know me, know that all too often I choose a can of Coke over a glass of red. Nevertheless, I would prefer not to be treated like a child and face punishment for enjoying a picnic Parisian style.
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