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I think Ms. Jones needs to take a step back and realize that not everyone who drinks alcohol or attends an event like this abuses alcohol. There is just as likely to be an accident or tragedy with no event like this going on...people who drink to excess with do so regardless. And in my opinion, these events tend to draw people who are just looking for a fun day out and will not abuse.

If she is pushing for a return of prohibition, she may as well just say so. This whole setting a bad example or a total anti-alcohol message is weak, at best. And pointing out the names of people who died and saying this event is happening in the towns in which they died is bordering on fear mongering.

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