WILL raising the legal drinking age in SA to 21 help curb alcohol abuse? It’s a question being fiercely debated as the nation weighs-in on government’s proposal to raise the legal minimum drinking age‚ curb liquor advertising and make people who sell it to intoxicated customers liable for civil damages if the person commits an offence. Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies opened the proposals to public scrutiny and comment on Monday for 45 days‚ saying drastic measures were needed to stop alcohol abuse. The 21-year-olds rule will never be policed‚ parents should take more responsibility for children’s behaviour‚ it’s a great idea‚ teens will find creative way to get their hands on booze — these are just a fraction of the views that have since aired on radio and social media. Justice4All? asked on Twitter‚ "How does raising drinking age to 21 stop boozing in this country? How will that even be policed since age 18 limit couldn’t be policed?" How does raising drinking age to 21 stop...
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