GADSDEN, Alabama -- AL.com readers by a large margin support extending alcohol sales in Gadsden to seven days.

, 84 percent of readers say that alcohol should be sold on Sunday in Gadsden. On the opposing side, 14 percent say the current Sunday prohibition should remain in effect. Only 2 percent said they were not really sure.

A bill allowing a vote on the issue passed the Alabama Legislature Tuesday. Voters will decide the question during the Aug. 26 municipal elections.

A Jacksonville State University study released in February stated Sunday sales would result in 420 new jobs and a $12.6 million annual economic impact for the city.



At least two online commenters said they did not live in Gadsden and didn't feel they should offer an opinion. Shao Khan, however, stated that the issue has bearing beyond Etowah County: "

Many commenters said the Sunday ban was unfair, as it was religious in origin. sixstring52 said, " "

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