The Problem With Lawmaking

The problem with lawmaking is that no one knows when to quit:

“We have to do away with the new and improved Four Loko,” [State Senator Jeff] Klein (D-Bronx) told The News Thursday. “Colorful cans, sweet flavors, and kids still have access to this stuff in bodegas, delis, and convenience stores.”

Revamped Four Loko hit New York stores six weeks ago, four months after law enforcement pressured the company to take out the caffeine. The drinks were blamed for several deaths of drinkers under 21 across the country and have been banned in several states.

Klein’s bill would require booze containing more than 6% alcohol, along with at least 1% sugar and a fruity, spicy, or chocolate/vanilla flavor, move to liquor store shelves. He will announce a more detailed plan during a press conference Sunday.

OK — more than six percent alcohol and a chocolate flavor . . . so where does this leave Brooklyn Brewery’s 10 percent ABV Black Chocolate Stout? And don’t a lot of people use sugar in the beer brewing process?