You read right. If a senator gets his way, the state of Missouri will not be allowed to sell beer colder than 60 degrees Fahrenheit (AP article). Why? Because of a 5th grader:

A state senator wants to force Missouri stores to sell warm beer. Under a bill by Sen. Bill Alter, grocery and convenience stores would risk losing their liquor licenses if they sold beer colder than 60 degrees. The intent is to cut down on drunken driving by making it less tempting to pop open a beer after leaving the store.

"The only reason why beer would need to be cold is so that it can be consumed right away," Alter, who has been a police offer for more than 20 years, said Thursday.

He said the idea came from a fifth-grade student in Jefferson County who was participating in a program to teach elementary students about state government. He sought their suggestions for new laws and chose the cold beer ban from a list of the top three ideas.

"I thought it had the best chance at getting legislative attention," said Alter, R-High Ridge. "Plus, I think it's a good idea whether or not other people do."

Yep, the best chance of getting attention. Why would anyone ever want cold beer right away? ...I always make sure to get it several days ahead of time so I can buy it warm and then cool it in time for when I want it. This guy's an idiot.