Tavern Reform

How many people need to die for fun?

Opinion by Chris Bunton

This recent event where a young college student, Riley Strain; left a Nashville bar and was found dead, has really hit me.

I’m not a soft hearted guy. But, I tend to notice when things are wrong. And I see some things wrong with this situation.

First, I have had my experiences with bars for years. I have also been kicked out of a lot of bars. I actually became quite the expert for a while after my divorce.

But, I’ve grown up and gotten wiser.

That being said, I think that taverns need to grow up and get wiser as well.

How many people have to get hurt or killed because of a place that is supposed to be fun?

I mean seriously, how many people leave bars and kill themselves or others in drunk driving accidents? How many people get beat to death by bouncers? How many women get drugged and raped or go missing from bars? How many ruined lives and regrets come from these fun filled places? How many people get kicked out of bars and end up dead?

I’m not calling for prohibition, but can we get a little more safety? Our kids go to college and get ruined because of bars and booze? Is that ok?