OUR VIEW: The politics of modern prohibition

OUR VIEW: The politics of modern prohibition
Colorado Springs Gazette – Colorado Springs,CO,USA
The Gazette’s editorial board officially opposes drinking and driving. It’s a truly bad idea. With that out of the way, it’s time to raise the question: Why …

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Xtreme Ladies Night – Drinking And Driving Encouraged

Xtreme Ladies Night – Drinking And Driving Encouraged
Broward New Times – Palm Beach,FL,USA
… according to Xtreme, the fastest indoor karts in the state of Florida, you should “Knock it back, have another one, drinking and driving is so much fun. …

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TV just says yes, and yes again, to booze and drugs

Denver Post – Denver,CO,USA
Meanwhile, the well-meaning advocacy group Mothers Against Drunk Driving is the butt of jokes on “House,” teased for overseeing Dr. House’s drinking and …

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Maryland the Latest Target in Industry Bid to See Alcopops Classified as Beer

Maryland’s attorney general says that so-called “alcopops” should be treated like hard-liquor products under the law, but some members of the state legislature want sweetened alcoholic drinks like Smirnoff Ice and Mike’s Hard Lemonade classified and taxed like beer. Click for more

Minimizing employer liability for holiday parties

CCH – USA
Remember that consumption of alcohol lowers inhibitions and impairs judgment. This can result in employees saying or doing things they wouldn’t ordinarily … Click for more

Radio Alcohol Ads Reach Too Many Youth, Watchdog Says

The Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) says that while alcohol companies are spending less on radio ads, more ads for beer, wine and liquor are being broadcast during “youth-oriented” programs, the Associated Press reported Sept. 18. Click here for complete story

Underage Drinking Serious Problem in the US

Underage Drinking Serious Problem in the US
Voice of America – USA
Officer Bill Morrison says that has not deterred many young people from drinking. He says two-thirds of the 12 to 15 drinking and driving fatalities in …

Anheuser-Busch Will Stop Selling ‘Spykes’

Anheuser-Busch Will Stop Selling ‘Spykes’

In a surprise turnaround, Anheuser-Busch announced that it will cease production and marketing of “Spykes,” a malt liquor beverage that critics charged was appealing to underage drinkers … 

Alcopop Billboards Banned Around Schools, Parks, Churches

Alcopop Billboards Banned Around Schools, Parks, Churches The Illinois House last week approved a ban on billboard ads for alcopop drinks within 500 feet of schools, churches, parks and amusement parks.