That is exactly right, Jerry. The Deposit Law has always had great
popularity among Iowans...as they see themselves doing responsible in that
regard. Unfortunately, for years the retail industry and distributors (not
so much beer wholesalers) have heavily invested in political contributions
and lobbying to try to change or repeal while for the past 5 years we have
worked with other groups to get expansion to additioinal containers and to
raise the handling fee for redemption centers, the whole issue has been
Œstalemated¹. 

Our side somehow has to mount an even bigger campaign to Œget traction¹ for
what we want to do, and even just to continue to protect the law.

Lyle




On 11/10/05 9:32 a, "Jerry Neff" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> If what Mr. Cramer of Fareway Stores says were true, that public support for
> not having cans in stores is loud and clear, than there wouldn't be any cans
> returned to the stores, or maybe anywhere else, for that matter. However, it
> is quite clear that the public wants to keep the 5 cent refund available where
> they buy their beverages. It is convenience that makes the whole thing work.
> When redemption centers don't make money, they close and that is what we are
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