This is what happens

Reba said:
The Federal Uniform Drinking Age Act, signed into law in 1984.
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Yeah, that was a crazy year. First I was legal to drink. Then not legal to drink. Then legal to drink. Then not legal to drink. And finally legal to drink.
 
kokonut said:
Hope and change.
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:nono: Do your research! Those are 2 entirely different organizations *smh*

Hope and Change
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kokonut said:
Yeah, that was a crazy year. First I was legal to drink. Then not legal to drink. Then legal to drink. Then not legal to drink. And finally legal to drink.
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True, it always felt like someone was watching us too..... :hmm:
 
kokonut said:
Yeah, that was a crazy year. First I was legal to drink. Then not legal to drink. Then legal to drink. Then not legal to drink. And finally legal to drink.
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By the time the voting and drinking ages turned to 18, I had just turned 21. :|

That's the way it goes sometimes.
 
:QUOTE=kokonut;1999422]Yeah, that was a crazy year. First I was legal to drink. Then not legal to drink. Then legal to drink. Then not legal to drink. And finally legal to drink.[/QUOTE]

:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:
 
rockin'robin said:
:QUOTE=kokonut;1999422]Yeah, that was a crazy year. First I was legal to drink. Then not legal to drink. Then legal to drink. Then not legal to drink. And finally legal to drink.

:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:
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Yeah, that went on for 2 1/2 years. :run:
 
MADD does a wonderful job at the high schools. At least I know my kids talked about it with me. I think seeing pictures, and listening to people who have had a loved one taken away from drunk driving makes a big difference. At least it brings the topic up for some good discussions. For example, a young mother spoke to the high school kids about a local drunk driver who killded her 8 year old son right in front of the high school. He was riding bikes with his dad and had just finished his little league game. On the way home at noon a young drunk driver swirved into the bike lane and killed him. I love the idea when you get caught drunk driving you have to visit people who have lost someone. Also like when they make you go to the morgue. These are things that have been done in our state by local judges. Just MY thought though.
 
Reba said:
All these links refer to the same one report. You aren't pulling a Sara on us, are you? ;)
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I am aware of that. And you can use anyone of them to see how many hate groups there are coming from American organization of such. One link would no doubt have been ignored.;) These links were all found in a few seconds time, just to demonstrate that the information is there if one chooses to educate oneself. However, if one chooses to minimize and ignore the implications of the number of hate groups in America, one will focus on the number of links.
 
Yeah, and DARE stops kids from using drugs, too.

Some statistics about teen alcohol related deaths show some of the dangers of teen alcohol use:

•About 5000 teens die every year due to teen alcohol use.
•Teens are more likely than adults to drink too much when they drink, increasing the risk of accidents.
•Car accidents are the leading cause of death among teens, and one-third to one-half of those accidents are alcohol-related
•Over 2000 young people die every year in alcohol-related car crashes.
•In the US, on average, someone dies in an alcohol-related accident every 45 minutes, according to the CDC.
•Teens who have been drinking are more likely than older drivers who have been drinking to get in an accident.
•Fatal drunk driving accidents are more likely to occur at nights and on weekends.
•More than 1 in 4 teens have ridden with a driver who has been drinking.
•Drinking can worsen depression and mental problems, resulting in about 300 teen alcohol-related suicides each year.
•Teens who are drinking are more likely to have unprotected sex, which can lead to potentially fatal sexually transmitted diseases, as well as unwanted pregnancies.
•Teens who drink are more likely to carry weapons and get into fights, which leads to alcohol-related homicides.
•Overdrinking, which is more common among teens than older drinkers, can lead to alcohol poisoning, which can be fatal.

These stats would not be available if MADD was making such a huge impact at high schools. This approach just does not work, people.
 
Reba said:
Not at all. I don't know where you came up with that. I merely provided the name and date for reference.

If I want to say something, I will say it. Why do you have to make a challenge out of every little thing I post?
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Then MADD is not having the impact that you seem to want to believe they are having.:cool2: Just say no doesn't work.
 
TheWriteAlex said:
I am laughing at the hypocrisy exhibited some people here, the same people who say Lowe's is entitled to do what they want with their business and not have the government or any outside groups make decisions for them. Because it's all about money.

And yet, some of these same people are advocating for the banning of alcoholic beverages at sporting events? A big reason (notice, not "main reason," but certainly a big one) that many people go to sporting events is so they can drink alcohol and let go of some of their inhibitions to enjoy the game, which could otherwise not be enjoyable to them. I myself think that's a ridiculous reason, and when I go to an event I limit myself to only a couple beers. It's too expensive anyway.

Nevertheless, stadiums make a HUGE percentage of their money on alcohol sales. And I mean, absolutely HUGE. Banning alcoholic beverages would result in a major decrease in revenue and probably result in increased ticket prices. (This is the case in college athletics where alcohol is banned. The price of tickets have gone up exponentially as alcohol is done away with).

And just banning alcohol at sporting events isn't going to end it. People are still going to drink--in the parking lot (legal or not), at bars before the game, etc. Will stadiums be required to hire massive amounts of security personnel in order to make sure every person entering is not intoxicated?

I personally would not care if alcohol is banned. I don't go to enough sporting events for it to really affect me. I just think it's so funny how those who would advocate unrestricted business practices in one instances will change their stance on another.

H Y P O C R I T E S
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Incongruence. It always astounds me.
 
saywhatkid said:
They were a pioneer in the ad campaigns. Their methods are outdated now, but they were one of the first to get the ball rolling. Funny, I mention them and EVERYONE knows who I mean. Guess they failed to make an impression. :roll:
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Everyone know who one is referring to when they mention PETA, too. That doesn't mean either one of them have had a positive impact. Just means that they have had a lot of media attention.
 
Reba said:
So, how do you propose to address it (and what does that mean), and how do you propose to reconstruct society?


Why the disrespect? Is that part of your reconstruction of society technique?
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Like I said, it starts with the individual. Unfortunately, few are willing to be honest enough with themselves to even begin the individual change that creates societal change. They are too busy denying their role.
 
I do know that both my kids had programs in their Elementary school with a program from DARE. Sadly, son does not remember what he did at all, just that the school celebrated "Red Ribbon week" and daughter remembers it all. Go figure! Daughter has said that it is that program that still keeps her from even wanting to try drugs or alcohol. Son, on the other hand, thinks he would like to "try". He knows it isn't safe or actually advisable. He knows his cousins are drinkers and smokers. He knows that one of his uncles went through AA and NA and is still dry and clean. He also knows that the other uncle is still a drinker and smoker. He knows my father was an alcoholic. Even after knowing all this, he wants to try.
 
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