Within the past couple of weeks states around the country have been banning the drink four loko and others like it.
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http://www.aolnews.com/...
Michigan and Washington are probably just the tip of the iceberg though and we will see more attempts in the months and years ahead. This is a disturbing trend suggesting that perhaps the war on drugs is not ending but actually is as strong as ever.
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Of course like many other regulations this one will not have the intended consequences. It has been borne out over the last twenty years that making drinking illegal has forced it underground and has led to more binge drinking. This will only further that trend.
Also it would still be legal for people or bartenders to mix drinks themselves that have caffeine and alcohol mixed together. Four loko is an american business and will cost real american jobs.
I firmly believe that alcohol education is the answer, not banning certain drinks. I believe that the media reports have been extremely overblown in promoting fear over caffeine+alcohol drinks. Its just more 11 O'clock news trash meant to scare people.
What say you?
If you disagree try and convince me!