Re: 鈥淏eer or wine with your Pacific Buffet?鈥� April 18.
We need a 鈥渟ober鈥� second thought. Our ferry system is the envy of most of the world and for good reason.
There is an absence of rationality in adding drivers to the highway who have just consumed one or two or more drinks (it is possible) and then sharing the road with 300 or more cars disembarking at the same time.
Other considerations include a change to the atmosphere in the Pacific Buffet. This 鈥渞efuge鈥� area serves as a gathering place for people seeking separation from the crowded passenger areas and to enjoy a relaxed dining experience. It serves as a work area, reading room, conversation place, great family dining spot, an area frequented by young people including sport teams, etc.
The very real possibility exists that these attributes will be adversely affected as the demand for seating will be increased by those who are attracted to the buffet to consume alcohol. The resulting increase in the sale of sa国际传媒 wines and the added revenue for the ferry corporation plus added tax for the province do not justify the move in this direction.
We are better than this.
Anthony Southwell
Victoria
