Legislature – Rizzo & Diersen, S.C.

The Wisconsin Drinking Age

Wisconsin Republican lawmakers are circulating a bill to lower the minimum drinking age to 19. That’s a good start, but it really should be the age of maturity — 18.

What Can Be Termed A Crime?

The Wisconsin Libertarian Platform of Beliefs reminds us that, “Because only actions that infringe on the rights of others can properly be termed ‘crimes,’ we favor the repeal of federal, state and local laws restricting our fundamental freedom to govern our own lives.”

The 21 Drinking Age

Who came up with the 21 drinking age anyway? It was a “highway safety” bureaucracy in Washington, not Congress. What other Western nations have a 21-year-old drinking age? None. A handful of other countries on the planet have such a high minimum age including Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, and Sri Lanka. The 21-year-old semi-prohibition law has created several problems.

Underage Drinking At Underground Parties And Booze-Cans

For example, in Wisconsin young adults go “underground” to consume adult beverages, which has encouraged binge drinking. This happens either at underground private parties or at booze-cans. Denying access to venues where older adults model moderate alcohol consumption eliminates opportunities to learn to drink responsibly. Let’s go back to each state deciding for themselves. Finally, let’s stop treating adults like children.

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Original Article by James Maas, Weston

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Wisconsin Lowering Drinking Age to 19?

The Wisconsin Drinking Age

What Can Be Termed A Crime?

The 21 Drinking Age

Underage Drinking At Underground Parties And Booze-Cans