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Mon 8/22/2016 5:40 PM
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Meanwhile, the sponsor of the bill, which would convert the DLC from a public to a
private monopoly, is married to a woman who receives a six figure salary from one
of the largest alcohol producers and distributors in the world.
He owns thousands of dollars of stock in that company and has received thousands
of dollars in political contributions from the alcohol industry.
That same company is one of the largest proponents of the private distribution
monopoly bill and they have testified repeatedly in support of it.
But, Bethesda Magazine has barely offered a whisper about those cozy relationships
and personal conflicts of interest. So much for journalistic integrity.
In your email you said that there are those who think that you should have announced
to the work group that you have an interest in property that has a county liquor store
as a tenant. I have no doubt that if there was any way that you might have benefited
from the concept that you discussed, you would have done so. Nevertheless, it
certainly doesn't change the merits of your good suggestion.
I sure don't remember EVER hearing the sponsor of the private distribution bill
announce all of his direct and personal financial ties to the private distribution
monopoly that supplements his familys income so that they can enjoy their
BETHESDA home and BETHESDA lifestyle.
Just follow the money, my man...follow the money.
You and I don't always agree on issues and there have been times when I supported
your opponent. But in the many years that I have known you, you have always made
your decisions on the merits of an issue and what you believe is in the best interests
of the people, your integrity is beyond reproach.
Keep taking the high road and as you said, don't let the powerful liquor interests
muzzle you. You have been taking them on for years and you crushed them with the
passage of Noah's Law! They know they can't buy you and that you're tenacious, so
they and their surrogates are pulling out all the stops to sideline you. Knowing you
as I do that will not happen.
Remember Ben, just follow the money.
Respectfully,
Gino
From: Kramerdelegate19
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 5:01 PM
To: [redacted]
Subject: DLC Public Private Partnership Discussion
seeking to increase profits without regard to the publics welfare, I hope that the few
who advocate for socially responsible alcohol laws and regulations will not be muzzled
by their efforts.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or concerns with
regard to this matter, and I thank you for your public service as a member of this group.
Sincerely,
Ben Kramer