Of the many issues facing us in this new materialistic society is the issue of public order. I wish to concentrate on this area and the correlation with alcohol abuse. Recently, I sat with two sets of parents who had lost sons as the direct result of street violence – two different stories, but the same horrifying grief suffered by families. Listening to their story, witnessing their grief, left me numb. As a parent of two teenage sons, one can only say, "There but for the grace of God go I." We all worry about children's safety. I would concur with other Senators that one of the major issues concerning the public, despite what we debate in the House, is public order and safety of young people on the street.