Government mandates on alcohol percentage, classification of spirits and of course the drinking age have created the culture of alcohol consumption as a taboo "rite of passage" for teenagers. In this environment, alcohol is seen as dangerous and alluring, and its consumption romantic and a... [show more]

Government mandates on alcohol percentage, classification of spirits and of course the drinking age have created the culture of alcohol consumption as a taboo "rite of passage" for teenagers.
In this environment, alcohol is seen as dangerous and alluring, and its consumption romantic and a point of personal pride and willful self-expression.
Let kids drink responsibly at home, deregulate the alcohol industry to allow for low-alcohol spirits and you'll greatly reduce abuse of alcohol among youth, and end the ridiculous government fetish with controlling what could be -- and would be -- innocuous behavior. [show less]

Prohibition-era laws forced brewers to create taprooms that are limited to serving 48 ounces of beer per customer and which must close by 8 p.m. These also are kid-friendly establishments where kids can see mom and dad enjoy beer in a safe and responsible environment without being overserved.... [show more]

Prohibition-era laws forced brewers to create taprooms that are limited to serving 48 ounces of beer per customer and which must close by 8 p.m. These also are kid-friendly establishments where kids can see mom and dad enjoy beer in a safe and responsible environment without being overserved. This creates a more wholesome view drinking for the kids. [show less]