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Originally posted by sigmagrrl
I never said anything I think or feel applies to everyone or anyone on this board. I probably do think in black and white, we all do on certain issues. But that doesn't mean I can't be persuaded to think another way. That's how arguements are won and lost. Someone mentioned something about a law that let's you order one drink only at a restaurant if you are with your parents. Not a bad little idea....Could be a good way to start with the lowering of the drinking age, if that dream becomes a reality. I think in shades of the experiences I have had: too many sisters (1 is too many for me) that got sexually assaulted when under the influence, too many people who have a few drinks after that great prom that don't wake up the next day because of driving drunk with an underage friend. It does worry me that the audience that reads this (potential Greeks, Greeks, independents, etc) sees so many pro alcohol posts. And again, I never said that there ISN'T ANYONE who actually doesn't like the taste, I said I can't believe that a majority of people would want it lowered so that they can get into that rockin' wine and cheese party next weekend...Seems as if others here are just as guilty of letting THEIR personal experience paint their opinion, so don't say it's just me. That's what an opinion comes from a lot of the time: experience....
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But there are also incidents and deaths caused by or involving alcohol with individuals over the legal drinking age. Again, that is an entirely different problem of its own; alcoholism. I do not believe that lowering the drinking age will guarantee a rise or fall in alcoholism.
When I was hit by the semi not too long ago, the driver that ran the stop sign was drunk. I don't know if I told many people that, but he was, and he is 46 years old. Definitely an alcohol related incident involving someone well over the legal age limit. Point: there is no immunity from alcoholism, everyone can become a victim, no matter age, time, place, etc.
Blaine
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