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Everclear Faces Iowa Ban

January 19, 2010 | ISSUE 46•03

Following a hazing incident in which a freshman was hospitalized with a blood-alcohol content of 0.5 percent, Iowa is considering banning the high-proof neutral grain spirit known as Everclear. What do you think?

  • But high-proof vodkas are often essential for freshmen whose gulping muscles aren't fully developed."

    Damon Woods
    Loader

  • Everclear overconsumption is certainly a major problem at colleges, but such a ban would be entirely unfair to those of us Iowans who responsibly enjoy a glass of jungle juice with our meals each evening."

    Jessie Coles
    Job Order Clerk

  • That's why freshmen aren't invited to my parties.

    Irvng Hunter
    Rubber Mill Operator

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