The first draft of House Bill 442 would have given some establishments the option of operating without the absurd attempt to shield non-drinkers, especially children, from the supposedly debilitating sight of seeing beer drawn, wine poured or cocktails mixed. But, in an apparent attempt to balance good sense with more foolishness, that draft would also slam restaurants with rules that would cost them money, customers or both, to a degree that would put many of them out of business.