State. Rep Jordan Harris of Philadelphia has "brain drain" on his mind. As part of an ongoing modernization of Pennsylvania's archaic liquor laws, Harris wants to change the rules to allow some bars to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. two hours later than the current cutoff to encourage young, college-educated persons to stick around and work in the state.

"This legislation would create a more attractive Pennsylvania and further a goal of appealing to young professionals and millennials who can greatly improve our local economies," Harris says.With all due respect and acknowledging that Harris is looking to boost night-life zones we think the more important issue is the "brain cell drain" that will occur with two more hours of drinking. And the potential for more drunks on the road. And the possibility that college towns of which the Lehigh Valley has three could turn into louder, extended urination and vomiting zones for the neighbors.We'll pass.Besides, people who want to keep drinking after 2 a.m., which includes those who work night shifts, have the option of going to after-hours clubs, which allow two more hours of imbibing.Harris says he isn't proposing to extend business hours at the local corner bar, but to target establishments in commercial zones away from residential areas and to bring Philadelphia's offerings up to par with New York City and Washington, D.C., which allow some bars to stay open until 4 a.m.The (Easton) Express-Times