The last sentence in this OK society news article is very telling.

“Depending on the outcome of the vote, the NICG will determine their next step”.

One would think that in a democracy possible next steps would be offered up for debate and consideration prior to the plebiscite taking place. One would think.

Then there are others who think that “something had to be done” and leave it at that. Oh if dealing with human nature was so simple.

I’m afraid that one lonely community constable [job description yet to be defined] will have their work cut out for them if there is a yes vote to the plebiscite question.

More like at minimum of about half a dozen community constables would be needed to police the increase in bootlegging as well as the increase in drug use and smuggling of illegal in Nain but legal in the Province and the rest of Canada substances by air and sea and land.

Then there will be the ordinary Joe and Jane citizen who are thrown in the slammer for partaking in a glass of wine at their 30^th wedding anniversary.

I believe officialdom has already admitted that there is a dire shortage of professionals in the mental health field; three physiologist positions have been vacant for quite some time. No behavioral specialists’ positions exist.

Addictions workers are at a minimum at the moment, how many more will be needed, and at what cost, will it take to deal with the impending increase in counseling.

Or is it the intent to just say “no more drink for you” and leave it at that?

Then there is the loss of revenue for two local businesses and the parallel loss of jobs that will follow.

The airlines will feel the loss of freight traffic; ditto the provincial government with loss of revenue at the liquor store and tax revenues.

On the positive side some folk with addictions problems who are repeat offenders will be forced to go cold turkey.

Trouble is the rest of us law abiding citizens will be branded as criminals if we fancy a cold one after work or with a meal or on a special occasion.

Totally unrelated: Most of the councilors who passed this resolution have never faced the electorate.

Continuing on: I forgot to mention increased crimes against persons and property. It so happens crime has already increased and the plebiscite is not until the 16^th.

What crimes some may ask. Why an attempted break and enter at our house in the early morn, but the larger crime was four pitsik that were hanging out the back for final drying were taken. Sneaky little buggers for sure as we had the bedroom window open and it is only feet from where the fish were hung.

I was woken by an unusual noise, I suspect my arising and Siutik’s, disturbed the attempted enter through the small sliding window in the living room.

The incident also confirmed what we already know about Siutik’s personality. She is a lover and a liker, not a watch dog, but to her credit she was up, waiting to greet the intruder with licks and wagging tail no doubt