ABC Privatization Survey

1. Overall, what do you think about Governor McDonnell's effort to privatize ABC sales in Virginia?

Overall, what do you think about Governor McDonnell's effort to privatize ABC sales in Virginia? It will help Virginia

It will hurt Virginia

I don't have an opinion

2. The governor has indicated his belief that privatizing liquor sales will benefit the state by generating needed revenue to pay for roads and related projects. Do you agree or disagree with the governor on that point?

The governor has indicated his belief that privatizing liquor sales will benefit the state by generating needed revenue to pay for roads and related projects. Do you agree or disagree with the governor on that point? Agree

Disagree

Neither agree or disagree

3. A recent report from George Mason University indicated that states who privatize liquor sales have virtually the same number of alcohol related deaths per 100,000 people as states who control sales of liquor.

A recent report from George Mason University indicated that states who privatize liquor sales have virtually the same number of alcohol related deaths per 100,000 people as states who control sales of liquor. I'm against privatization, and those numbers don't influence my thinking

I'm against privatization, but those numbers make me a bit more comfortable with privatization

I'm for privatization, and those numbers support my position.

I'm for privatization, but those numbers don't affect my position.

4. Under a privatized system of liquor sales, the number of outlets selling distilled spirits will likely increase. Do you think this is good or bad for Virginia?

Under a privatized system of liquor sales, the number of outlets selling distilled spirits will likely increase. Do you think this is good or bad for Virginia? This is very bad for Virginia

This is somewhat bad for Virginia

This is neither good nor bad for Virginia

This is somewhat good for Virginia

This is very good for Virginia

5. One argument against privatization in other states has been that with increased sales outlets comes greater access to alcohol by youth under the legal drinking age. Do you agree with that assessment?

One argument against privatization in other states has been that with increased sales outlets comes greater access to alcohol by youth under the legal drinking age. Do you agree with that assessment? I strongly agree

I somewhat agree

I neither agree nor disagree

I somewhat disagree

I strongly disagree

6. Please indicate any additional responses, concerns or information important to you about this topic.

Please indicate any additional responses, concerns or information important to you about this topic.

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