Aloha Family...I took and followed thru on a "community" 12step this morning with
the local Liquor Commission.  They are not aware of any class of person I am including
recovering alcoholic or member of any recovering group.  I do it because of all of the
experiences and awareness I have been given on this journey of recovery.  Of course
they let me go first.  All after me had an opposite issue...being approved to
manufacture distribute and sell.  I don't have that issue and my testimony was a
tap root for a control process I have been working on for 25 years which hasn't had
much success other than to inform and maybe that is what it is supposed to do.

Going first I offered the a consideration. "We know that we have the power and
authority to approve new licensees and transfer others however in light of the
information we also have regarding the negative affects...should we?"
I have been attempting to get the  manufactures, distributors and vendors to the
solution table regarding positive control.   This is my playing a part in the health of
my community it is not a part of AA.  It also confirms and affirms my own sobriety
and relationship with my HP.

They never have any questions after the testimony.   Accepted that going in the
door.  I have a legislative proposal that is wallowing in the legislation that doesn't
include any automotive devices, lock-outs or the like.  It is not prohibitive to those
who don't have our addiction and can save tons of money and lots of lives however
I have not lost awareness of what I use to let control me.   It is still humbling.