Drinking in America

Aaron Rodriguez

Watson

American Literature

February 25, 2014

Drinking in America

  Earl Rochester states that Americans should be forced to take classes and receive a license in order to drink. His idea is enlightening and is an excellent proposition that the United States should implement in the laws of modern american society.

  His statement is an excellent way to create responsible drinkers and teach people the effects of their alcohol consumption. According to NBC news 75000 Americans die from alcohol each year. Also 51.5% of adults 18 years of age and over become regular drinkers and are at risk to alcoholism according to the CDC. These unlucky Americans die or become at risk to health problems because they are not educated enough to know how alcohol really effects them mentally and physically. This staggering statistic can be reduced if American’s learn about the risks of drinking. This may enlighten people to see that they may have a problem and help them take action on their problem. They may make better decisions since they are informed by these classes in order to get their drinking license.

  Citizens should be able to receive their license at the age of 18. Most people encounter the temptations of alcohol at this time because of no supervision by adults in college. This will cause no sneaking around by college students because they are legally able to drink in college. This temptation may be because some people in college can drink while others can not. Lowering the age will eliminate this problem. This requirement may reduce drunk driving and create safer roads. People who try and buy without a license will receive punishment.          

  A drinking license would control who can drink and have penalties for abusers. They will need to show their license in order to purchase alcohol. Punishing bars and stores who sell to unlicensed drinkers would cause the seller to hesitate to sell to unlicensed citizens who wish to partake in alcohol consumption because of the possible fines. People who are rejected by sellers and reported may face fines and suspension of driver license. Repeated offenders may face jail time. This is a way to create safer drinkers and a safer society.

  Using these steps can help create safer drinkers and a safer world. Citizens will know the risks of their drinking decisions and think twice about their alcoholic consumption. These consequences will help reduce tragedies caused by alcohol. In conclusion, classes and laws holding citizens accountable for their alcohol consumption will benefit the populous of the United States.