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Originally Posted by SAMIAM
I agree with ArgiesWive.....Drinking age should be 18 and fines should bumpedThere should be a huge fine for ATTEMPTING to buy alcohol if you are not of age.They have nothing to lose as it is....it's all on the server and the business.
I'm not sure about NH law......I know it is a crime for a minor to possess alcohol but not sure about "attempting" to buy.If that is,in fact, a crime then it would seem to me that the local PD's and Liiquor Commision are violating the law by sending a minor in to buy alcohol.
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Samiam, I would disagree that the drinking age should be lowered, but not a subject I would debate on this forum.
I believe that you are correct: underage possession is a crime, but attempting to buy is not; and I agree that these young people have nothing to lose by trying to get served, with or without an ID. If the server or employee can get a hefty fine, so should the true underage buyer be subject to a hefty fine...can't pay it: then let them get the money from Mommy and Daddy. Can't do that: let them do 50 hours community service for the first offense, 75 for the second offense, and 100 for third plus a weekend in jail.
Place the blame where it should be placed, not just on the servers and employees at stores.
Jump down off soap box, wipe forehead, and get a beer.
I feel better now.