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[bill cobbett]

The Turkish PM is expected to sign a law restricting the hours that alcohol can be sold and advertised.

A move widely interpreted as being influenced by the increasing Islamisation agenda promoted by Erdogan and the AKP party.

Here's the first part of how the BBC reports the law...

The Turkish parliament has approved controversial legislation to restrict the sale and advertising of alcohol.

The Islamist-rooted ruling AK party says the law will protect the population, particularly young people, from the harmful effects of alcohol.

Critics say it is a new move to impose an Islamic agenda on a secular, though predominantly Muslim, country.

The law bans the sale of alcoholic drinks between 22:00 and 06:00 and bans producers from sponsoring events.

To take effect, the law must be signed by President Abdullah Gul, but the politician - a member of the ruling AKP - is expected to do so soon.

Diageo Plc, the world's largest distiller of alcoholic beverages, has expressed concern about the legislation.

In 2011, Diageo bought Mey Icki, a producer of the traditional Turkish spirit raki, for $2.1bn (£1.7bn).

It said this week it had bought the company in the belief it was investing in a country "that encouraged foreign investment".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22653173

[Cap]

Turkey in 10 years.

[Jerry]

The Turkish PM is expected to sign a law restricting the hours that alcohol can be sold and advertised.

A move widely interpreted as being influenced by the increasing Islamisation agenda promoted by Erdogan and the AKP party.

Here's the first part of how the BBC reports the law...

The Turkish parliament has approved controversial legislation to restrict the sale and advertising of alcohol.

The Islamist-rooted ruling AK party says the law will protect the population, particularly young people, from the harmful effects of alcohol.

Critics say it is a new move to impose an Islamic agenda on a secular, though predominantly Muslim, country.

The law bans the sale of alcoholic drinks between 22:00 and 06:00 and bans producers from sponsoring events.

To take effect, the law must be signed by President Abdullah Gul, but the politician - a member of the ruling AKP - is expected to do so soon.

Diageo Plc, the world's largest distiller of alcoholic beverages, has expressed concern about the legislation.

In 2011, Diageo bought Mey Icki, a producer of the traditional Turkish spirit raki, for $2.1bn (£1.7bn).

It said this week it had bought the company in the belief it was investing in a country "that encouraged foreign investment".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22653173

Dunno about a 10pm ban in Turkey Bill, but when you see the pissheads rolling around the streets and throwing up their kebabs in UK at two o'clock in the morning it could be a good idea here. The weekend booze-ups cost the NHS and police millions, possibly billions, of ££££s.

[Mik]

You can't ban peoples right to be assholes Jerry.... Take away one thing and its a domino effect....

[Jerry]

You can't ban peoples right to be assholes Jerry.... Take away one thing and its a domino effect....

But if people act like assholes, damage my property, keep me awake at night and cost me extra in tax then I'm afraid it's best to curtail their nocturnal activities for the general good. Why on earth people need to stay up until gone 2am in the morning falling around in the street is beyond me. (Ayia Napa excepted of course)

[Mik]

Why is Ayia Napa any different? Of course you didn't say damaging your property in your first post, then you have the right to take action.... Anyway so youhave never been drunk and acted like an asshole????

[bill cobbett]

Yes, yes, yes... we were all young once... and would get pissed up and get in to trouble or even cause trouble... all part of growing up.

... something which is behind most of us, although only a couple of years ago, was subjected to a gratuitous and very violent assault by a rowdy privet hedge after a session in our High Street.

There are obviously good reasons for drinking sensibly... but there is a religious reason behind this edict... and that ain't good grounds for restricting alcohol sales.

[Mik]

religion (note lowercase) is one of the only things that can suck and blow at the same time wanna ban something that causes trouble beyond belief ban that.......

[Jerry]

Why is Ayia Napa any different? Of course you didn't say damaging your property in your first post, then you have the right to take action.... Anyway so youhave never been drunk and acted like an asshole????

Ayia Napa is a resort, people are obliged to stay up all night at play. Yes, I have been drunk but never in a public place in the wee small hours. I can't remember if I acted like an arsehole (asshole is an American corruption of proper English) 'cos I was drunk at the time.

[Mik]

All towns, City center bars, pubs and clubs vie for the business of drink and who's open latest. Do you think McDs opens till 4am in Cyprus just incase you feel peckish after a cheeky glass of wine? Jerry good for you..... Bless your cotton socks....Ps I also have memory losses, due to booze, that's my excuse and I AM sticking to it....