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Re: Age limitations
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Date: 
Tue, 4 Jul 2000 16:31:04 GMT
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In lugnet.org.us, Eric Joslin writes:
In lugnet.org.us, Frank Filz writes:

18 is certainly the age which makes the most sense, though 16 is also a
reasonable age. Of course in some ways, I would argue that 21 may be the most
supportable age if alchohol consumtion will be a part of the club activities.

And frankly, this is precisely the reason I personally supported 21 as a
cutoff
age when we were discussing it.  I am still extremely uncomfortable with the
idea of anyone under 18 coming anywhere near a gathering of people drinking.

Ah, I knew the drinking issue would come up.

Here's my stand on this:
I don't drink. I have no reason to. I cannot drink, as I am allergic to
grapes, and moreso, I don't *want* to drink. If I were offered a drink, I'd
turn it down. I can give you my word for that.

-Shiri



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  Re: Age limitations
 
(...) You desperately, desperately need to understand that this issue has nothing to do with you personally. eric (24 years ago, 4-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us)
  Re: Age limitations
 
(...) Well, I'm not exactly urging you to take it up, but... (...) OH MY GOD! (Oh wait, I'm a heathen.) This would be unbearable. Can you trade in your body for one that works properly? The fermented juice of the grape is one of life's great (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us)

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  Re: Age limitations
 
(...) And frankly, this is precisely the reason I personally supported 21 as a cutoff age when we were discussing it. I am still extremely uncomfortable with the idea of anyone under 18 coming anywhere near a gathering of people drinking. eric (24 years ago, 4-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us)

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