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Old 10-30-2007
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Re: The drinking age:

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Originally Posted by Bunz View Post
I am one who thinks it should be left up to the states. Historically it always was. The reason it was moved nation wide was a threat from congress to cut off highway funding to states who didnt change thier laws. From what I understand MADD was the effective lobby group in this.

I think MADD is an honorable organization, but they probably overstepped thier bounds on this one if the anecdotal story I have heard from many different people is true.
I agree with this. Its not the role of the feds to control our drinking habits. As for my state, I say get rid of the drinking age. People can take care of themselves. Which isnt to say that the alcohol industry cant regulate itself and refuse to server minors.
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