I recently blogged about proposals to lower the drinking age in several states (“States Weigh Lower Drinking Age“), many with some caveats.
Last week, Eric Asimov, the New York Times wine writer took things a step further when he wrote an article “Can Sips At Home Prevent Binges?”.
The topic is especially relevant this time of year considering the upcoming Passover Seder and its mandated 4 cups of wine. (more…)
I know, I know, I still have older posts I promised to finish soon, but as a kid who once possessed a fake ID how exciting is this news???
So the news comes from a USA today report that talks about some states (Kentucky, Wisconsin and South Carolina) that want to lower the drinking age for military personnel. On the one hand if they can fight in a war then they should be able to drink, right? On the other hand what are we saying, non-military don’t deserve a drink like those in the military do? Or are those who did not enlist less mature? Seems strange.
Missouri wants to lower it for everyone over 18. At least that makes sense to me.
Then you have South Dakota that says 19 & 20 year olds can buy low alcohol beer.
And the one that makes NO sense is Minnesota where they are pushing to allow 18+ to buy alcohol in bars but not in stores. Yeah, because the bartenders will really keep the kids drinking in control. HELLO – what about DRUNK DRIVING???!!! If they buy it in a liquor store at least they will be drinking at home and shouldn’t have to drive anywhere before passing out.
America…what a country….
Happy drinking all you young-ins…
WTG
