Lowering the drinking age: speech
... Indiana University share this thought III. Problem Solving A. Steps have been taken to solve the drinking problem B. They aren’t working C. Another proposal has been made: lowering the drinking age Body: I. Why young people drink A. Drinking viewed with negativity B. Forbidden fruit theory II. Prohibition A. It didn’t work years ago B. Repetition of history isn’t working now III. Results A. Decrease in drinking and driving accidents B. Other reasons for decrease 1. Education concerning drunk driving 2. Designated driver programs 3. Increased seat belt and air bag usage 4. Safer automobiles 5. Lower speed limits 6. Free taxi service from drinking establishments IV. Statistics A. Automobile accidents have decreased B. Increases include 1. 46% to 50%: vomiting after drinking 2. 9% to 12% : cutting class after drinking 3. 5% to 17%: lower grades because of drinking 4. 12% to 17%: getting into a fight after drinking Conclusion: I. High...