Eek! A nude on a wine label!

Aren't there more important things to worry about than this?

America's health care system is broken, wages have stagnated for 28 years, and our education system is a memory. But Alabama officials are worried about a wine label because it shows (gasp!) a painting of a side view of a nude nymph astride a bicycle.

This vintage painting is from 1895, and this brand of wine has generated no complaints about its label in the 49 other states, the District of Columbia, or the 20 or so other countries where this wine is sold.

But Alabama authorities have decided to ban this wine because of its label.

This piece of artwork has been around for over a century and displayed worldwide. It's even seen on shirts sold by the winemaker. But only Alabama in 2009 has banned a product for being associated with this image!

So they think people in Alabama never take their clothes off?

To Alabama's alcohol officials, I say this: Grow up! Quit worrying about a painting that was acceptable even 114 years ago, and start worrying about things that actually affect people.

(Source: http://blog.al.com/live/2009/07/wine_too_fullbodied_for_bama_s.html)