Booze Blues: Utah's Laws Make it Tricky to Get a Drink

Alicia Acuna’s article is flippantly casual but entertaining. She combines wit with logic by explaining Utah’s strict drinking policy. Her article is one-sided, and her opinion is obvious: Utah’s laws are ridiculous. She reinforces this opinion through her her catchy title “Booze Blues” and her opening sentence “If you like Utah, and also like to imbibe, better get used to the rules. The list is long.” Acuna creates an interesting article that combines factual information with a little sarcasm. For instance, she calls Utah’s drinking regulations “pesky booze rules.” Acuna impresses the point of how hard it is in Utah to buy any kind of liquor; she explains the regulations restaurants have to deal with in order to sell liquor. If you want to have a martini before dinner, you can’t; you must order first. The only place to buy alcohol for home use is a state-run store that has exorbitant prices. Acuna showcases Utah’s strictness and tries to expose some of their ridiculous laws, while also providing general information about the state’s alcohol legislation and policy.