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Joseph,
I am aware that there are religious exceptions to laws prohibiting underage drinking. However, I think these laws are intended to allow children to drink small amounts of alcohol as part of religious services. (Yes, I do think it’s appropriate for children to drink small amounts of wine as part of kiddush). I don’t think these laws are intended to allow one to serve enough alcohol so that someone is “drunk and falls asleep from drunkenness”.
Do you advocate serving alcohol to those under 21 on Purim? If so, would you serve enough so that the person is “drunk and falling asleep from drunkenness”? I’d really appreciate an answer to this, since this is my third time asking you this question.
If so, please be aware that in many jurisdictions, one may be held liable for illnesses or accidents that result from serving excessive amounts of alcohol to those under 21.