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Ron Heath states why he will vote for Adair County to go wet 'The solution isn't for Adair County to stay dry. It's for parents to accept responsibility for raising their children so they know right from wrong when it comes to alcohol, drugs, and driving.' - RON HEATH Click on headline for complete commentaryBR> By Ron Heath Personal commentary For some time now I have read with interest the ongoing discussion about whether Adair County should "go wet" or "stay dry." Area residents have expressed their opinions for and against. Some comments are based strictly on emotions. They make wild and unsubstantiated claims of impending doom if the county goes wet. Others have tried to present a rational argument either for or against the issue at hand. Today I'd like to add my two cents worth. I intend to vote for Adair County to go wet. Many individuals have already mentioned the economic impact the sale of alcohol will have on this area. Instead of tax revenue going to Taylor, Marion, Russell, or Somerset Counties it will stay here to help citizens of Adair County. There are only two ways I know to balance a budget - either cut spending or raise taxes. Given the choice I know which one I would take. Today, in his personal commentary, Michael Regan expressed his opinion that Adair County needs to stay dry to "protect our youngsters from the dark genie in the bottle." If our youngsters really need protection why don't we prohibit 16-19 year olds from driving. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) teens 16-19 are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash. The CDC also reported that in 2013 51% of teen deaths occurred between 3:00 p.m. and midnight. Maybe banning teens from driving during those hours we help us "protect our youngsters. That same report also found 56% of teens killed in vehicle crashes weren't wearing seat belts. Maybe we should pass a law requiring teens to wear seat belts so fewer of our teens will be killed. The AAA Foundation for Traffice Safety did an unprecedented video analysis of crashes involving teen drivers. In nearly 6 out of 10 accidents distracted driving was a factor in moderate to severe crashes involving teens. Where is Mr. Regan's concern for stopping distracted driving by our youngsters? I didn't read anywhere about Mr. Regan's outrage over deaths due to the use of illegal and prescription drugs. According to a study done by InspirationsYouth.com, Kentucky leads the nation with the highest amount of drug related deaths. Kentucky is one of the top ten states with the highest abuse of non-medical use of prescription drugs for children age 12 and over. Residents of Kentucky use more than double the national average of the prescription drug, Hydrocodone. Teens report that family members are their chief source of drugs. This report didn't even factor in the use of meth and other illegal drugs. If anyone believes there isn't a drug problem in Adair County they have their heads buried in the sand. It's also interesting to note that the National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism reported that moderate alcohol consumption may have beneficial effects on health such as decreased risk for heart disease, decreased risk of ischemic strokes and decreased risk of diabetes. The report further states that in most Western countries where diseases such as chronic heart disease, cancer, ischemic strokes and diabetes are primary causes of death, studies consistently show that moderate consumption of alcohol reduces mortality especially among middle age men and women due to the protective effects of moderate alcohol consumption. Moderate alcohol consumption is defined as one drink a day for women and two for men. I can confirm this from personal experience. Several years ago my doctor told me my good cholesterol was too low. When I asked what I could do to raise that good cholesterol he told me he only knew of two things that would work - exercise and a drink of alcohol once a day. The problem isn't the consumption of alcohol, it's the abuse of alcohol. I agree with Mr. Regan on one point. Parents do need to protect their children. Not by trying to shield them from the real world, but by teaching them the dangers of abuse not only of alcohol but also illegal and prescription drugs. With schools no longer providing driver education classes parents need to teach them proper techniques behind the wheel, especially when it comes to distracted, impaired, and reckless driving. That's how we can protect our youngsters. The solution isn't for Adair County to stay dry. It's for parents to accept responsibility for raising their children so they know right from wrong when it comes to alcohol, drugs, and driving. - Ron Heath This story was posted on 2016-02-12 18:44:18
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