I've signed the petition - the pro's have had long enough to explain how the shop could be safely serviced, and have failed to do so.

Of course I have no meaningful objection to the extended alcohol license, but this petition seems to be the only mechanism to air any supplementary concerns.
It is a bit like the Prime Minister's question time - no-one really cares what his engagements are for the day - but that's what he is asked about before the real follow-up question is posed.