On a university campus, you can find some of the most intelligent people in the world, as well as those with the least common sense. A case in point ...
You may have read or heard about an initiative by some college presidents in the US to lower the national drinking age back to 18. Their theory is that alcohol abuse is a major problem among college students (which it is) because it is against the rules. If we make it legal, then it will lose its appeal and students won't drink as much. Therefore, less students will get drunk, drive drunk, or have alcohol related accidents.
Right.
As you can image, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and others groups are against such a proposal. And, to his credit, the UofA chancellor has refused to sign on. Studies show that since the drinking age was raised to 21, alcohol-related accidents and deaths have dropped significantly.
What needs to happen is more consistent enforcement of drinking laws on college campuses and college communities. Parents need to take the reality of alcohol abuse on most college campuses seriously. Both need to get past the "kids will be kids" mentality and deal with a major social problem with serious ramifications.
To further this thought, see below ...
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I have a new book sitting on my desk called Guyland. You can get the idea of the book in this article from Newsweek.
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I hope you have been aware of the sweeping persecution of Christians in India over the past few weeks. If not, this article will fill you in a little bit. Please be praying for them, their safety, and their witness.
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And for those of you who enjoy the more "unusual" things I sometimes post ...
Read about the man in Great Britain who saw his father alive and on television, even though he had been cremated in 2003!
Increase your knowledge of physics by watching this rap video.
You may have read or heard about an initiative by some college presidents in the US to lower the national drinking age back to 18. Their theory is that alcohol abuse is a major problem among college students (which it is) because it is against the rules. If we make it legal, then it will lose its appeal and students won't drink as much. Therefore, less students will get drunk, drive drunk, or have alcohol related accidents.
Right.
As you can image, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and others groups are against such a proposal. And, to his credit, the UofA chancellor has refused to sign on. Studies show that since the drinking age was raised to 21, alcohol-related accidents and deaths have dropped significantly.
What needs to happen is more consistent enforcement of drinking laws on college campuses and college communities. Parents need to take the reality of alcohol abuse on most college campuses seriously. Both need to get past the "kids will be kids" mentality and deal with a major social problem with serious ramifications.
To further this thought, see below ...
************
I have a new book sitting on my desk called Guyland. You can get the idea of the book in this article from Newsweek.
************
I hope you have been aware of the sweeping persecution of Christians in India over the past few weeks. If not, this article will fill you in a little bit. Please be praying for them, their safety, and their witness.
************
And for those of you who enjoy the more "unusual" things I sometimes post ...
Read about the man in Great Britain who saw his father alive and on television, even though he had been cremated in 2003!
Increase your knowledge of physics by watching this rap video.
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