This was not just a case of

someone failing to verify the age of a patron before serving them alcohol,

but a deliberate violation of the law. This violation should cause them

to lose their license to sell alcohol for a minimum three months. The

fine and warning that was imposed is only a slap on the wrist and by no

means will deter this type of behavior in the future.

Many residents of Fayetteville

did not want Hooters to open up shop in our fine city to begin with because

of its reputation. Mr. Brooks can call his establishment a "family

restaurant" all he wants. A pig in a dress is still a pig.

The liberal-mindedness of the

city manager and city council members is of the type that will invite

more of this type of behavior. New and stiffer laws need to be put into

place by people who have the vision to make Fayetteville a better city.

Citizens of Fayetteville should be outraged over this matter, and should

let their feelings be known at the next mayoral and city council elections.

Matthew Washburn

Fayetteville