A proposal to allow the online sale of alcohol would make it even more difficult for the government to prevent purchases by minors, three non-governmental groups said yesterday. The Taiwanese Society of Addiction, Taiwan Alcoholism Prevention Association and Taiwan Against Drunk Driving issued a joint statement ahead of a public hearing tomorrow on a proposed amendment to Article 30 of the Tobacco and Alcohol Administration Act (?????), which bans alcohol from being sold through vending machines or electronic platforms, or at post offices. “On the basis of protecting the mental and physical health of children and young people, and preventing…