Age-specific alcohol prohibition of persons under the age of 21
enjoys wide public support in the U. S., as does the policy of
zero tolerance. Is zero tolerance effective? Are there better
alternatives? Zero Tolerance in Action Prohibition for those
under the age of 21 currently enjoys wide public support in the
United States and is commonly imposed by school policy. For
example, Carter Loar, a high school senior at Park View High
School in Loudoun County, Virginia, was suspended ten days for
violating the school's alcohol policy. Mr. Loar's violation?
Using mouthwash on campus. School officials confiscated the
contraband and "He was charged with violating the school's
alcohol policy which prohibits the possession or use of alcohol
on school property. As part of this ten day suspension, Mr. Loar
was required to attend a three day Substance Abuse Program
sponsored by Loudoun County." 1 Circumstances, including
educational objectives, are irrelevant in judging behavior under
a policy of zero tolerance. For exam