There is going to be a lot of talk about the new law, Michael's Law, that was put into effect in Georgia on Friday, July 1. This law states that people under the age of 21 will no longer be allowed into a bar.

A bar is defined as an establishment that makes 75 percent of its profits from alcohol sales. This law also states that a bar must have liquor liability insurance before an alcohol license can be obtained. Also in compliance with this new law any bar worker must be 21 years of age, or older, this includes bartenders, servers and bouncers.

If bars are serving alcohol shouldn't they be liable for the people and their actions within the premise of their bar? This law is to help keep liability down and increase safety of others. Someone that is 18 is more of a liability than someone who is older and more mature. We need to hold these bars accountable and help keep party goers safe.

Think about the Michael's mother, father, siblings and grandparents and the heartbreak they are still going through. Wouldn't it seem appropriate that Michael's unnecessary and violent death be used to potentially save someone else's life from similar causes?

This law is no different than having a legal age for driving, purchasing a gun, buying tobacco and so on. Statistics tend to show that liability and age are inversely proportional. If you are underage, you should not be in a bar drinking anyways. There is an age limit for a reason.

The bars that will feel the impact of this law will mainly be in college town, and let's all be honest these bars are notorious for "excessive drinking."

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Excessive drinking is responsible for more than 4,300 deaths among underage youth each year, and cost the U.S. $24 billion in economic costs in 2010."

There is no guarantee this law will eliminate drinking, but this law could save another life. This law can help stop underage kids from stepping foot into a bar and making poor decisions. An "X" on an 18-year-old's hand only does so much when they walk into a bar. There are plenty of ways that an 18-year-old can still drink and become intoxicated.

There will be many arguments for and against this new law, but do your research and think before you state your opinion. This isn't about limiting rights. It's about making sure people are following the law.