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# TITLE: Should the government restrict the sale of alcohol to 18 and over? [c4d99f9d44718d4c6333287aacdd8eb7]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 3
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - In general, the group was in favour of restricting the sale of alcohol to 18 and over. The reasons for this included the fact that alcohol is a highly addictive drug that it is easy to overdose on. The group felt that the government has a duty to protect children and young people from the damage that alcohol can do. However, the group did not feel that this was the only solution to the problem. The group felt that education is also important. The group felt that it is important to educate people on the effects of alcohol on their body which then allows them to make an informed choice. The group felt that the best way to protect children and young people from the damage that alcohol can do is to educate them on the effects of alcohol on their body. The group also felt that it is important to educate parents, carers and teachers on the dangers of alcohol and its effects on the body. The group felt that this would enable them to make an informed choice.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - In general, the group was in favour of restricting the sale of alcohol to 18 and over. The reasons for this included the fact that alcohol is a highly addictive drug that it is easy to overdose on. The group felt that the government has a duty to protect children and young people from the damage that alcohol can do. However, the group did not feel that this was the only solution to the problem. The group felt that education is also important. It is important to educate people on the effects of alcohol on their body. This will enable them to make an informed choice. It is also important to educate young people on the legal implications of drinking alcohol too. Young people must be informed that they can be arrested if they are drunk and disorderly in a public place (for example, if they are fighting). These points highlight the need for a good alcohol education in the school syllabus.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - In general, the group was in favour of restricting the sale of alcohol to 18 and over. The reasons for this included the fact that alcohol is a highly addictive drug that it is easy to overdose on. The group felt that the government has a duty to protect children and young people from the damage that alcohol can do. However, the group did not feel that this was the only solution to the problem. The group felt that education is also important. It is important to educate people on the effects of alcohol on their body, which then allows them to make an informed choice. Conclusion This was a useful initial attempt to implement expert consensus protocol. Next time, I will have a longer period for participants to register their opinions. I will also change the time to a Sunday morning, to allow participants to come online at leisure.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - The government should restrict the sale of alcohol to 18 and over. This would help to reduce the harm that alcohol can cause, especially to young people. However, education is also important. It is important to educate people on the effects of alcohol on their body which then allows them to make an informed choice.
2: 1,2,4,3
2: 2,1,4,3
1: 1,4,2,3