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New Mexico AG Proposes Alcoholic Energy Drink Ban
October 22, 2008

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Alcoholic energy drinks would be banned in New Mexico under a proposal floated by state Attorney General Gary King, KFOX-TV reported Oct. 21.

Several attorneys general throughout the United States have also taken steps to prevent manufacturers from advertising alcoholic energy drinks to young drinkers. "Attorney General Gary King thinks it's the right time to start really making a push in this direction, not only to protect our children but to protect all motorists and people that are out there," said Phil Sisneros, the attorney general's director of communications.

King plans to propose the ban during New Mexico's January legislative session, said Sisneros. Some New Mexicans are skeptical that the ban will be effective in reducing underage drinking, however.

King also plans to propose legislation that would make it illegal for underage drinkers to consume alcohol; under-21s already are barred from buying and possessing alcohol.

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Posted by jmaction on 23 Oct 08 05:45 PM EDT
I admit I grew up middle of nowhere New Mexico and under age drinking took place heavy. It is going to happen. Instead of wasting time and money banning one thing at a time just do one law that fines anyone targeting the young. Such as smoking and other risky behaviors I would add fast food and their marketing. Have these fine help with education and programs to help those already afflicted with many of the predators of our youth in advertising. Banning a product is going to make it more attractive to our young. The funds we receive from all the magazines, tv stations, billboards, that publish these adds sold in New Mexico or put them out there could one day help, really help a few people but it is start. Banning the product is not address the why the bucket is leaking and gum over a little hole falls of but it is the bigger hole that requires being addressed.

Posted by Anonymous on 23 Oct 08 08:22 PM EDT
I think one problem with such products, which may contain caffeine, is that the caffeine relieves some of the symptoms of drunkenness and emboldens the drinker to try driving ("I can't leave the car in this neighborhood" etc.)-- this goes for those over legal age too.

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