“I think if they lowered the drinking age to 18, it would help stop the problem.”

— Sarah Sims, hostess, Lawrence

“No. At least it's highly unlikely. Maybe if the parents keep a good eye on their children, but that rarely happens.”

— Hazem Chahine, Johnson County Community College junior, Lawrence

“Constant supervision, which is impossible. The more you can supervise, the better though.”

— Joni Reese, accountant, Wellsville

“Just making teens aware of the consequences; the health problems, drunk driving and legal consequences.”

— Adriane Kasick, server, Overland Park