Drink Early, Jail Early DRAFT
David Garbo Jr. Professor Eltantawy 4/10/17 Convergent Journalism Drink Early, Jail Early High Point University (HPU) in High Point, NC has been experiencing a dramatic increase in fake identification cases with the local police. In the last six months there have been XXX arrests made involving fake identification with students of HPU. Students feel it’s unfair to take the situation so seriously and weren't afraid to voice their opinions. “It is against the law so I understand why they do what they do, but I feel the punishment is a little excessive,” said Daniel Stewart, a sophomore at HPU. “I think it’s kind of crazy how you're old enough to defend your own country three years before you can have a drink legally.” Stewart also stated that “I don’t think it’s something you should get arrested or go to jail for.” High Point Police Department stated that In 2017 there have been XXX arrests made involving under age drinking and fake ident...