Frankly, little more than a downhill bike ride to Fort Payne separates the people of Rainsville from their choice of firewater. The idea that selling alcohol will in some way compromise the moral fiber of Rainsville is nothing short of preposterous. The decision of whether or not to go wet is actually a matter of the future of Rainsville and whether or not the crossroads of Sand Mountain will be allowed to reach its full potential.

• The obvious (and plentiful) concern being tossed around about is the matter of safety within the town, to which I say "Spare me". The assessment that being able to buy a bottle of Cabernet within the city limits will turn Rainsville into a wasteland of crime the likes of Gotham or Detroit is a slap in the face to not only the police force, but the citizens as well. I've always said that I feel safer walking alone in the streets of Manhattan than some of the lesser lit areas of northeast Alabama.
• The fact of the matter is that Rainsville is sitting on so much undeveloped land upon which to grow that it can surpass Fort Payne in 10 years. However, good luck convincing developers to build businesses here if there isn't even an Applebee's.
• Think for a moment about the outpouring of creative business ventures on this end of DeKalb in the past few years. In little more than a year, no less than seven businesses ranging from restaurants to dance studios have been opened and operated by individuals under the age of thirty. The introduction of alcohol sales will only increase the opportunities available to young business hopefuls. The creative energy in Rainsville will have nowhere to go but up.
• You have to actually ASK for a ballot that includes a wet dry vote. The only reason it is even constitutional is because it is far too ridiculous for our forefathers to even have considered.
• If the people of Rainsville don't want alcohol tax revenue, Fort Payne will gladly take it.

By Zach Moore