Comments by cbladey
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December 2, 2008
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Posted on May 2 at 1:24 p.m.
Truly everyone needs to be alcohol aware. So many myths and misconceptions out there. It is important to work on many levels so if the program did not reach all students perhaps a few suggestions might help.
1. Alcohol awareness needs to be much more than prohibition. Prohibition for minors of course but as people get out in the world the world should be ready for them. No one should ever be forced to get into a car by zoning rules that keep pubs, taverns etc- I mean well managed ones from residential areas. Public transport is also helpful but if we make the world we live in ready for people to Walk to Drink we will have accomplished a great deal.
Yes...establishments need to be well managed and yes patrons need to be careful but without the car we will come a long way and it is not difficult. Teach people to walk make it possible for establishments to be in walking distance. To learn more about the free Walk To Drink concept (we dont collect money just provide information no membership required) go to our web pages-
http://mysite.verizon.net/cbladey/walkto...
We welcome your assistance.
2. Children also need to know how not to be confused by the culture of drinking. The drinking ritual has to be understood. Cocktails, drinks with meals, desert drinks. Children who know that they can still order something non alcoholic and take part in a meal out will be more comfortable.
3. Safety also requires young adults to read establishments. What are places that look good and are safe to enter. Always go out with a group, stay away from places with the warning signs, bring an older person with you.
4. Communities need to crack down not so much on alcohol but on the management styles of those who operate establishments. There should be a zero tolerance for people who run dangerous establishments as well as for patrons who do not behave. The police need to be aggressive and called in at all times. If the establishments are well run they can be very safe and this does not just mean higher prices to chase away the supposed bad poor folk.
Costs should be at market so that a car is not needed to go further.
I hope these help. Stop in at the web page and look around. Let us know how we can help
http://mysite.verizon.net/cbladey/walkto...
CB
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