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South Dakota House panel rejects 18-year-old drinking age for military [View all]
A South Dakota House committee on state affairs at the state Capitol on Wednesday voted down legislation that would have lowered the drinking age to 18 for members of the military.
It would have allowed bars and retailers to serve alcohol to 18-year-olds in active duty, reserve and National Guard units who showed valid military identification cards.
Republican Rep. Tim Goodwin, the sponsor, says if people are willing to put their lives on the line to serve their country, they should be deemed adults.
Goodwin, of Rapid City, is a retired member of the military and businessman.
Read more: http://www.capjournal.com/news/sd-house-panel-rejects--year-old-drinking-age-for/article_3bd5957e-06c2-11e8-8565-a7ef9d24886f.html
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