Professor Tim Stockwell:

It is very easy to say "Yes". If all one was concerned about was public order and safety, which are good things to be concerned about, one would have to say "Yes". However, people might complain that the world was a little less fun. There is a solution which has been tried in some Australian states. The Irish Exchequer will hate it. One puts a few cent of duty on every drink that is sold as a levy and places the money in a fund to buy out sports promotions and promotions of the arts. There is so much alcohol sponsorship which can be taken away from events. That would be more effective. One can also limit the strength of the alcohol that is sold in these premises. At the Canucks' stadium, there is a limit of one drink per person. Buying out sponsorhip is the most effective approach, however. There are workable models to follow.