Wasted

Lexi Spencer, who was 16 years old, knew enough not to drive - but made the mistake of riding in a car with someone who was too intoxicated to be driving.

This video is a testimonial by the people whose lives were profoundly affected by her death and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Along with Lexi's mother, it is the teens who speak out, who struggle with the hard-learned lessons of underage drinking. All of their lives have been forever changed by the loss of their classmate and friend.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• underage
• drinking
• driving
• minors
• traffic
• crash

[catbob15]

Ha! I don't care public service campaign says. Underage drinking is part of growing up. Just PLEASE be responsible and never drive a car while under the influence. (Underage) drinking is not going to stop. 17, 18, and 19-year-olds are not going to listen. 21 is too high of a drinking age.

[cellobo1992]

A great example of why the drinking age should be 16 and the driving age should be 18 or 20. The Oregon Liquor Control Commission needs to re-evaluate how it can best support the community---barring a large percentage of young adults from art and music that takes place in over 21 venues is not just a technical inconvenience, it is a cultural hindrance.