Black representative Quincy Troupe introduced an amendment to a Senate Liquor Bill that would forbid the advertising of alcohol in high crime areas and in African American communities.
Rep. Quincy Troupe, D-St. Louis, began the debate by offering an amendment that prohibited alcohol advertising in "high crime areas." He said it was an effort to help shield some black areas that are exploited by alcohol companies.
"There are situations where the police doesn't get all the information," said Rep. Quincy Troupe, D-St. Louis. "You can pass all the laws you want until real prosecutors prosecute,"
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