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# Knowing when to say ‘when’
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/knowing-when-to-say-when-editor/
- Published: 2007-02-23T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-24T00:08:11.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Jon C. Mejia American Liquor License Exchange*

I wanted to follow up and tell (readers) that I thought (“Has the city had its fill?” Feb. 17-18, page 1) was well written and fairly presented. The subject of alcoholic beverages in a community can be a volatile and complicated matter that oftentimes ramps up emotions, resulting in a clouding of the issues.

I felt your piece struck a good balance and opens the door for discussion between the business and residential interests, both of whom have legitimate concerns that deserve to be heard.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 23, 2007.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/022307.pdf?ref=smdp.com)