For many years, people interested in having direct wine shipping in Maryland have supported legislation to provide the freedom to have wine shipped to consumers. In the past Maryland politicians appeared to ignore the benefits of allowing direct shipping in Maryland. According to Marylanders for Better Beer & Wine Laws, this year a Senate committee of nine members has six members in favor of direct shipping but the Chairperson refuses to allow the bill out of committee. Interestingly enough, in 2010 the majority of Maryland legislators also say they are in favor of direct wine shipping in Maryland but it may not come to a vote as it is being held up by the Chairperson. This is not the way democracy is supposed to work. The legislation should be voted on by both Maryland’s House and Senate. Maryland state legislators please do your jobs and represent the people of Maryland. For more complete information, visit the Marylanders for  Better  Beer & Wine Laws website and consider contacting the Maryland legislature today.

Direct shipping is successfully working in more than 30 states and it can work well in Maryland. Don’t let Maryland continue with its Prohibition attitudes. The people of Maryland do not need politicians to tell us what is best for us. Politicians are elected to represent the people.

Cheers! Kathy