Dorchester debate results: Lower drinking age and more!

The Taxpayer Association of Oregon is at Dorchester and having fun — you should be too! Here are the results of the four Saturday debate issues:

Should state’s be allowed to lower thier drinking age (18 minimum)?
Yes – 215
No – 69

Should federal stimulus, construction and transportation projects be required to “buy American” supplies only?
No – 256
Yes 46

What should be our energy policy ?
(Each person allowed 3 vote points)
1. Nuclear power – 705
2. Domestic energy, drilling – 579
3. Clean Coal – 217
4. Renewable energy 119
5. National Fuel Standards 76
6. Electric – 54
7. Ethanol & bio-fuels 48

What should be our top transportation solutions?
(Each person allowed 3 vote points)
1. Deeper channel – 419
2. 12 lane-bridge – 298
3. Rail transportation – 283
4. Fuel tax – 176
5. Increase telecommunication – 158
6. Mileage Tax – 75
7. Congestion Pricing – 35
8. Electric vehicles – 27
9. Land-use planning – 26