Just in time for the alcoholathon that is New Year’s, South Carolina bartenders can kiss mini bottles goodbye and start using big bottles of liquor this Saturday at midnight. The change is the result of a state constitutional amendment passed last fall that abolishes the law requiring bars to serve alcohol from 1.7 ounce bottles. Seeing as Saturday night is New Year’s Eve, bartenders can whip out the big bottles once 2006 officially arrives (unless last call is before midnight). While opponents of the amendment say free-pour drinks will pave the way for watered-down drinks and reduced tax revenues, supporters point out that less alcohol will be in the free-pour drinks, which could potentially reduce drunk driving accidents. Now if only we could abolish the state’s law that makes it illegal to teach farm animals sign language. I have a deaf goat who is suffering due to outdated legislation.