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Zachary Ploppert, Part 2: Underage Drinking Is a Societal Problem, But That's Not an Excuse to Ignore It
Ploppert offers an addendum to "Sending a Message About Underage Drinking."
One reason I love the Patch is because it is a great way for people to share their thoughts, ideas and opinions. After hearing from some Patch readers, I believe you all have hit the preverbal nail right on the head. I still stick by what I wrote originally and believe that it is time to raise the fine for underage drinking from $100 to $250. The notion that some parents will pay the fine for the underage person is absolutely true, that is going to happen. The fact is, there is nothing that the city of Geneva or anyone else can do about that. I believe this should be in addition to requiring 25 hours of community service to be done by anyone caught drinking underage. For those who do have to pay the fines themselves, this sends the message…
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Colin C.
8:28 am on Thursday, October 20, 2011
Zac, Before I retired I was an addictions counselor and drug abuse (alcohol IS a drug) prevention specialist for 35 years. All of this is like "deje-vu all over again-and again-and again, but it is very necessary to keep the effort alive for each new generation. Thank you for doing so. One very logical and appropriate consequence for parents who allow underage drinking through approval or … more ›