You also have to remember - Europe does not demonize alcohol and drugs like we do. I spent a month on student exchange in Paris in the 80's - no drinking age - kids were fine. We set up road blocks, "educate" our children about the evils of it, make you live 21 years before you can try it - of course we are going to have alcohol issues - kids want to know what the big deal is. Our state says dont drink and drive, but they set up shopping mall size liquor stores on roads where the average speed is 70 mph. Yes you should not ever, drink in excess and operate anything - but dont take the rights of many away to enforce the will upon a few. Let the Pine Cone set whatever policy they want - they are paying the liability insurance not us - I have yet to get a DWI on the trip from my couch to my bedroom.
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