21's a Bust? Seven States Debate Lowering Drinking Age  Is 21 a
bust when it comes to drinking?  Lawmakers in seven states are
actively considering legislation that would lower the legal
drinking age.  Military Rights or Drinking Age Bill?  State pols
in Kentucky, Wisconsin and South Carolina have introduced
legislation that would lower the drinking age only for military
personnel, while Missouri, South Dakota, Vermont and Minnesota
are considering more expansive measures that would lower the
drinking age for the general population.  "These people set
themselves apart," said Rep. David Floyd of Kentucky, who
supports the state lowering the drinking age to 18, and believes
the responsibility that enlistees assume with military service
demonstrates their ability to make mature decisions when it
comes to alcohol.  Floyd looks at his efforts to lower
Kentucky's drinking age as more of a military bill than a
drinking bill, and would be opposed to expanding the bill to
include nonmilitary personnel.  Highway Funds