Who are the Yancey Citizens United For Cause?

Simply put, we are concerned local people. Our group is made up of Teachers, Preachers, Firefighters, Police men, and buisness men. We are a grass roots PAC that is interested in the responsible advancement of the town and county. We do not believe that alcohol is the answer to this towns economic problems! We are moms and dads, brothers and sisters, that want the very best for our families. This website is an exercise of our right to free speach concerning this issue! Thanks for looking, and come back again!

CAN YOU FIND JUST ONE REASON TO VOTE NO?

What About The Jobs?

All the pro-alcohol lobbyists can talk about is the jobs that alcohol will bring to the county, but what are the facts?

Fact # 1 – Alcohol causes more absences in the workforce

- There is ample evidence that people with alcohol dependence and drinking problems are on sick leave more frequently than other employees, with a significant cost to employees, employers, and social security systems.- http://www.greenfacts.org/en/alcohol/l-2/05-social-economic-problems.htm#3

Fact # 2 – Alcohol causes more workplace injurys.

- Up to 40 percent of industrial fatalities and 47 percent of industrial injuries can be linked to alcohol use and alcoholism http://workplace.samhsa.gov/DrugTesting/Files_Drug_Testing/FactSheet/factsheet041906.aspx

Fact # 3 – Alcohol causes decreased worker productivity

- Problems related to alcohol and drug abuse cost American businesses roughly $81 billion in lost productivity in just one year
http://workplace.samhsa.gov/DrugTesting/Files_Drug_Testing/FactSheet/factsheet041906.aspx

Fact # 4 – Alcohol is a leading contributor to POVERTY!

- The economic consequences of alcohol consumption can be severe, particularly for the poor. Apart from money spent on drinks, heavy drinkers may suffer other economic problems such as lower wages and lost employment opportunities, increased medical and legal expenses,and decreased eligibility for loans. http://www.greenfacts.org/en/alcohol/l-2/05-social-economic-problems.htm#3

Fact # 5 – There is no correlation between being a “wet” county and lower unemployment.

- Take a look at – http://www.wral.com/news/state/page/4879060/ This page reveals that Mitchell, McDowell, Burke, Ruthordford, and Cleavland counties (all wet) have higher un-employment than Yancey County. At the same time, Madison, Buncombe, and Avery counties (all wet) have lower unemployment.

Looking at this from a purely scientific method, one can only deduce that the availability of alcohol does not mean less unemployment.

DO NOT BE FOOLED! – ALCOHOL IS NOT A JOBS CREATOR, IT IS A POVERTY CREATOR!!!!

VOTE NO APRIL 6TH!

YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE DEPENDS ON YOUR WISDOM.