Poster
09-15-2003, 02:03 PM
One day after Doctors endorsed a program to police alcohol advertising geared towards minors, the FTC announced a new agreement with the Alcohol Industry ending the practice. Scientists conclude that due to the costs incurred from underage drinking accidents, crimes and death, the government must take a harder stance on alcohol advertising.
“Alcohol industry leaders say the FTC report reflects their belief in self-regulation. But Jeff Becker, president of the Beer Institute, said the NAS report contained "erroneous conclusions."
Other groups say that pricing and availability of alcohol is the real problem that must be addressed. They support the current push for change because it moves to regulate bars and liquor vendors.
“Still, most proponents of regulations on alcohol promotions expect an uphill battle. Consider an effort at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where 25 tavern owners agreed last year to end weekend drink specials — but only begrudgingly and only temporarily.”
To read more link to: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2003-09-14-drinking-usat_x.htm
“Alcohol industry leaders say the FTC report reflects their belief in self-regulation. But Jeff Becker, president of the Beer Institute, said the NAS report contained "erroneous conclusions."
Other groups say that pricing and availability of alcohol is the real problem that must be addressed. They support the current push for change because it moves to regulate bars and liquor vendors.
“Still, most proponents of regulations on alcohol promotions expect an uphill battle. Consider an effort at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where 25 tavern owners agreed last year to end weekend drink specials — but only begrudgingly and only temporarily.”
To read more link to: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2003-09-14-drinking-usat_x.htm