Consumer Petition Supporting MD Direct Wine Shipping
Target:
Wine Drinkers
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I care about being able to have wine shipped directly to a Maryland address and support the passage of consumer direct wine ship legislation.
I care about being able to have wine shipped directly to a Maryland address and support the passage of consumer direct wine ship legislation.
We signed the "Consumer Petition Supporting MD Direct Wine Shipping" petition!
# 3,009:
10:59 pm PST, Feb 9,
Ashutosh Sahu, Maryland
I am an avid supporter of direct wine shipment and a general modernization of Maryland's direct wine shipment laws. I feel that special interests and partisan politics have thwarted the true will of the people of Maryland in this matter and urge you to do everything in your power to support direct wine shipment.
I am an avid supporter of direct wine shipment and a general modernization of Maryland's direct wine shipment laws. I feel that special interests and partisan politics have thwarted the true will of the people of Maryland in this matter and urge you to do everything in your power to support direct wine shipment.
# 3,008:
9:46 pm PST, Feb 9,
Susan Wurtzel, Maryland
# 3,007:
6:58 pm PST, Feb 9,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 3,006:
6:57 pm PST, Feb 9,
Michelle Sullivan, Maryland
# 3,005:
4:12 pm PST, Feb 9,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 3,004:
3:49 pm PST, Feb 9,
Christopher Gray, Maryland
# 3,003:
3:45 pm PST, Feb 9,
Mary Beth Corrigan, Maryland
# 3,002:
3:35 pm PST, Feb 9,
Paul Cassedy, Maryland
# 3,001:
2:17 pm PST, Feb 9,
Name not displayed, Maryland
This is an archaic law that needs to changed. Thanks for your support.
This is an archaic law that needs to changed. Thanks for your support.
# 3,000:
1:38 pm PST, Feb 9,
Jock McNair, Maryland
# 2,999:
12:38 pm PST, Feb 9,
Kimberly Miller, Maryland
# 2,998:
12:33 pm PST, Feb 9,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 2,997:
12:24 pm PST, Feb 9,
Robert Luskin, Maryland
I was the owner of a Washington D.C. Leading wine shop for 47 years. I benefitted from the foolish Maryland wine laws. 30 % of my business came from Maryland,for which I was grateful. The red herring about teenagers ordering on the internet using a credit card paying a premium plus shipping and waiting a week to receive this wine just doesn't happen. Certainly, you and your fellow legislators found an older friend or relative or paid somebody to go to the store for you.It was FASTER CHEAPER and FAR EASIER and SURER.I suspect campaign contributions sacrificing Maryland citizens desires verses special interests is the guiding factor. This does not pass the smell test. I am available for further discussion at 301-530-7715
I was the owner of a Washington D.C. Leading wine shop for 47 years. I benefitted from the foolish Maryland wine laws. 30 % of my business came from Maryland,for which I was grateful. The red herring about teenagers ordering on the internet using a credit card paying a premium plus shipping and waiting a week to receive this wine just doesn't happen. Certainly, you and your fellow legislators found an older friend or relative or paid somebody to go to the store for you.It was FASTER CHEAPER and FAR EASIER and SURER.I suspect campaign contributions sacrificing Maryland citizens desires verses special interests is the guiding factor. This does not pass the smell test. I am available for further discussion at 301-530-7715
# 2,996:
12:07 pm PST, Feb 9,
Brian Richter, Maryland
I don't believe one legislator should be able to control the action not moving forward when the wishes of so many others in the legislature are opposed to her view.
I don't believe one legislator should be able to control the action not moving forward when the wishes of so many others in the legislature are opposed to her view.
# 2,995:
11:11 am PST, Feb 9,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 2,994:
11:05 am PST, Feb 9,
Rob Garretson, Maryland
# 2,993:
10:52 am PST, Feb 9,
Jocelyn Weinberg, Maryland
I care about being able to have wine shipped directly to a Maryland address and support the passage of consumer direct wine ship legislation! I am a constituent and urge you to support direct wine shipping. Please encourage your colleagues on the respective committee to pass this bill to the full chamber and let me know if you plan to represent your constituents' interests in this matter. Thank you.
I care about being able to have wine shipped directly to a Maryland address and support the passage of consumer direct wine ship legislation! I am a constituent and urge you to support direct wine shipping. Please encourage your colleagues on the respective committee to pass this bill to the full chamber and let me know if you plan to represent your constituents' interests in this matter. Thank you.
# 2,992:
10:28 am PST, Feb 9,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 2,991:
10:15 am PST, Feb 9,
Mark Litke, Maryland
I believe it is time for the citizens of Maryland to have greater choice in their consumer habits. This law as it now stands serves only a limited few (wholesale wine lobby) and does not give choice to the greater majority of the responsible citizens of Maryland.
I believe it is time for the citizens of Maryland to have greater choice in their consumer habits. This law as it now stands serves only a limited few (wholesale wine lobby) and does not give choice to the greater majority of the responsible citizens of Maryland.
# 2,990:
7:36 am PST, Feb 9,
James Cassedy, Maryland
I am very disappointed to hear that a bill that has the support of 106 out of 188 State Legislators is being bottled in Committee by Sen.Joan Conway, whose husband has a job as a City Liquor inspector at $67000 per year, and Sen. Mike Miller, a strong supporter of first slots, and now table games, all of which will be lubricated by MD Liquor Industry moneybags, which also pour money into Miller's political slush fund. Not only should this bill be passed, but very serious ethical investigations should be initiated before a horrible ugliness blows up MD's legislature.
I am very disappointed to hear that a bill that has the support of 106 out of 188 State Legislators is being bottled in Committee by Sen.Joan Conway, whose husband has a job as a City Liquor inspector at $67000 per year, and Sen. Mike Miller, a strong supporter of first slots, and now table games, all of which will be lubricated by MD Liquor Industry moneybags, which also pour money into Miller's political slush fund. Not only should this bill be passed, but very serious ethical investigations should be initiated before a horrible ugliness blows up MD's legislature.
# 2,989:
7:09 am PST, Feb 9,
Ryan Langlois, Washington D.C.
# 2,988:
7:08 am PST, Feb 9,
Maureen Pearce, Maryland
# 2,987:
7:01 am PST, Feb 9,
Harold Quayle, Maryland
How can you let one legislator thwart the will of the majority of the legislators? Pry this legislation out of the hands of Sen Conway. Harold Quayle
How can you let one legislator thwart the will of the majority of the legislators? Pry this legislation out of the hands of Sen Conway. Harold Quayle
# 2,986:
5:25 am PST, Feb 9,
Linda Davis, Maryland
# 2,985:
5:11 am PST, Feb 9,
Theresa Holbrook, Maryland
Dear Friends, I have just read and signed the petition: "Consumer Petition Supporting MD Direct Wine Shipping". Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. We are trying to reach 10000 signatures - please sign here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/maryland-consumer-direct-ship-petition Once you have signed, you can help by asking your friends and family to sign as well. Thank you! Theresa
Dear Friends, I have just read and signed the petition: "Consumer Petition Supporting MD Direct Wine Shipping". Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. We are trying to reach 10000 signatures - please sign here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/maryland-consumer-direct-ship-petition Once you have signed, you can help by asking your friends and family to sign as well. Thank you! Theresa
# 2,984:
3:48 am PST, Feb 9,
Christine Evans, Maryland
I am a Maryland resident, registered voter and a wine lover. I urge you to pass this bill. It seems ridiculous Maryland cannot enjoy the benefit of shipping or receiving shipped wines for the reasons given.
I am a Maryland resident, registered voter and a wine lover. I urge you to pass this bill. It seems ridiculous Maryland cannot enjoy the benefit of shipping or receiving shipped wines for the reasons given.
# 2,983:
6:41 pm PST, Feb 8,
Melissa Towle, Michigan
# 2,982:
4:43 pm PST, Feb 8,
Anna Prisutti, Maryland
I am a constituent and urge you to support direct wine shipping. Please encourage your colleagues on the respective committee to pass this bill to the full chamber and let me know if you plan to represent your constituents' interests in this matter. Allowing the mailing of wine in and outside of Maryland could be used to generate additional tax revenue.
I am a constituent and urge you to support direct wine shipping. Please encourage your colleagues on the respective committee to pass this bill to the full chamber and let me know if you plan to represent your constituents' interests in this matter. Allowing the mailing of wine in and outside of Maryland could be used to generate additional tax revenue.
# 2,981:
4:41 pm PST, Feb 8,
Anna Saint john, Maryland
as a maryland voter, tax payer and wine wholesaler, i support this bill and encourage the maryland legislature to do so by passing this bill.
as a maryland voter, tax payer and wine wholesaler, i support this bill and encourage the maryland legislature to do so by passing this bill.
# 2,980:
4:19 pm PST, Feb 8,
Robyn Kolas, Maryland
# 2,979:
4:06 pm PST, Feb 8,
Walter Preston, Maryland
# 2,978:
3:21 pm PST, Feb 8,
Stephen Morck, Maryland
# 2,977:
2:31 pm PST, Feb 8,
Debbie Jones, Maryland
I care about being able to have wine shipped directly to a Maryland address and support the passage of consumer direct wine ship legislation!
I care about being able to have wine shipped directly to a Maryland address and support the passage of consumer direct wine ship legislation!
# 2,976:
2:18 pm PST, Feb 8,
Maura Donohue, Maryland
# 2,975:
12:13 pm PST, Feb 8,
Joseph Green, Maryland
# 2,974:
11:51 am PST, Feb 8,
Christopher Hove, Maryland
I am a constituent and urge you to support direct wine shipping. Please encourage your colleagues on the respective committee to pass this bill to the full chamber and let me know if you plan to represent your constituents' interests in this matter.
I am a constituent and urge you to support direct wine shipping. Please encourage your colleagues on the respective committee to pass this bill to the full chamber and let me know if you plan to represent your constituents' interests in this matter.
# 2,973:
10:58 am PST, Feb 8,
Name not displayed, New York
It is vital to our business as a wine producer to supply our customers in Maryland. Customers that would like our wines should not be penalized because they live in a "no-ship state", all of-age, legal customers should be allowed to choose what wines they would like to purchase and consume without the state's involvement.
It is vital to our business as a wine producer to supply our customers in Maryland. Customers that would like our wines should not be penalized because they live in a "no-ship state", all of-age, legal customers should be allowed to choose what wines they would like to purchase and consume without the state's involvement.
# 2,972:
10:51 am PST, Feb 8,
Name not displayed, Virginia
# 2,971:
10:45 am PST, Feb 8,
Dave McIntyre, Maryland
Senator Conway - direct shipping of wine will not destroy the current distribution system, nor will it "violate its integrity." Teens won't get the wine - FedEx and UPS respect the law in other states. This is simply a matter of fairness. Please allow the bill to proceed.
Senator Conway - direct shipping of wine will not destroy the current distribution system, nor will it "violate its integrity." Teens won't get the wine - FedEx and UPS respect the law in other states. This is simply a matter of fairness. Please allow the bill to proceed.
# 2,970:
10:42 am PST, Feb 8,
Fran Shellenberger, Maryland
Please support the initiatives to promote marketing and shipping Maryland wines. I am a wine aficionado with many Maryland wines among my favorites. In addition to developing Maryland's wine industry, this will bring added revenue to our state. it is my great pleasure to serve Maryland wines to guests. I am moving away this year; how will I obtain my favorite wines without this bill?
Please support the initiatives to promote marketing and shipping Maryland wines. I am a wine aficionado with many Maryland wines among my favorites. In addition to developing Maryland's wine industry, this will bring added revenue to our state. it is my great pleasure to serve Maryland wines to guests. I am moving away this year; how will I obtain my favorite wines without this bill?
# 2,969:
9:32 am PST, Feb 8,
Name not displayed, Maryland
The only thing the state is doing is protecting its revenue source, which is not a good reason to have the law.
The only thing the state is doing is protecting its revenue source, which is not a good reason to have the law.
# 2,968:
7:51 am PST, Feb 8,
Name not displayed, Maryland
It's ridiculous that we can't get these laws changes, especially with a majority in the House of Delegates and Senate supporting changed laws. I'm going to visit California later this month, and fortunately, I have in-laws in Delaware, so I can ship my wine purchases there. A progressive state like Maryland shouldn't be stuck in the 1930s prohibition era.
It's ridiculous that we can't get these laws changes, especially with a majority in the House of Delegates and Senate supporting changed laws. I'm going to visit California later this month, and fortunately, I have in-laws in Delaware, so I can ship my wine purchases there. A progressive state like Maryland shouldn't be stuck in the 1930s prohibition era.
# 2,967:
7:50 am PST, Feb 8,
Karla Marty, Maryland
# 2,966:
5:41 am PST, Feb 8,
David Fields, Maryland
Ask yourself why Maryland is still using laws from the 1930's. This is absurd. 37 other states have been on board and collecting tax income for years. Maryland needs to reverse these laws and move forward - now!
Ask yourself why Maryland is still using laws from the 1930's. This is absurd. 37 other states have been on board and collecting tax income for years. Maryland needs to reverse these laws and move forward - now!
# 2,965:
5:06 am PST, Feb 8,
Sandy Caruso, Pennsylvania
# 2,964:
5:06 am PST, Feb 8,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 2,963:
8:01 pm PST, Feb 7,
Jeff Clemente, Maryland
I am an annoyed constituent and urge you to support direct wine shipping. The reasons for this prohibition are transparent and silly. It's time to wake up and get on board with the rest of the states in this country. Our youth will not be jeopardized by the threat of easy access to alcohol by the passing of this bill. This is one of the simpler votes you'll have to make during your term. It should not have dragged on as long as it has. Please encourage your colleagues on the respective committee to pass this bill to the full chamber and let me know if you plan to represent your constituents' interests in this matter.
I am an annoyed constituent and urge you to support direct wine shipping. The reasons for this prohibition are transparent and silly. It's time to wake up and get on board with the rest of the states in this country. Our youth will not be jeopardized by the threat of easy access to alcohol by the passing of this bill. This is one of the simpler votes you'll have to make during your term. It should not have dragged on as long as it has. Please encourage your colleagues on the respective committee to pass this bill to the full chamber and let me know if you plan to represent your constituents' interests in this matter.
# 2,962:
6:36 pm PST, Feb 7,
Marcia Mayfield, Maryland
# 2,961:
5:09 pm PST, Feb 7,
Name not displayed, Maryland
Please support the small wineries of Maryland as well as Virginia and other states by allowing them to ship to consumers. Please also trust the people of Maryland enough to allow them to make their own decisions about wine purchases. We don't need middlemen.
Please support the small wineries of Maryland as well as Virginia and other states by allowing them to ship to consumers. Please also trust the people of Maryland enough to allow them to make their own decisions about wine purchases. We don't need middlemen.
# 2,960:
3:54 pm PST, Feb 7,
Angela Besch, Maryland
# 2,959:
2:28 pm PST, Feb 7,
Name not displayed, Maryland
The fact that this is still not legal is a shadow on Maryland's rep. I know we still inherit prohibition legacy but this is ridiculous.
The fact that this is still not legal is a shadow on Maryland's rep. I know we still inherit prohibition legacy but this is ridiculous.
# 2,958:
1:08 pm PST, Feb 7,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 2,957:
11:05 am PST, Feb 7,
Bridgette Stewart, Maryland
# 2,956:
6:39 am PST, Feb 7,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 2,955:
5:34 am PST, Feb 7,
Janice Gibson, Maryland
# 2,954:
5:59 pm PST, Feb 6,
Daniel Spector, Maryland
# 2,953:
5:36 pm PST, Feb 6,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 2,952:
4:31 pm PST, Feb 6,
Ashley Hewitt, Maryland
# 2,951:
3:38 pm PST, Feb 6,
Candice Franklin, Maryland
