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Re:Banning Things for Other People Is Easy by RobotToaster on Thursday January 15, 2026 @08:23AM (#46632112)
The comment I replied to specifically said "ban children from drinking", not purchase alcohol.

For instance here in the UK it's legal for any child over 5 to drink in private.

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Re:Banning Things for Other People Is Easy by jeltz on Thursday January 15, 2026 @08:30AM (#46632225)
Yeah, but that pedantry did not add much. Yes, we do not ban children from drinking but there are still limits on their ability to buy and consume. A responsible adult needs to be present when children consume alcohol in many countries.
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Re:Banning Things for Other People Is Easy by philipwhiuk on Thursday January 15, 2026 @09:42AM (#46633172)
> A responsible adult needs to be present when children consume alcohol in many countries.

Present? Or just buy it originally.

There are no laws similar to gun safes requiring alcohol safes.

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