Spending most of my life in an overseas environment, I have come to realize that Pennsylvania's liquor laws are really extreme, but enough is enough. I was enraged to read "New law jeopardizes all-ages concerts" (Feb. 7 article), saying that people under the legal drinking age are no longer allowed to go see concerts at places like the Crowbar.

This not only hurts business for establishments like the Crowbar, but students such as myself who enjoy the kind of music that is played at the Crowbar and not the type that is played at the Bryce Jordan Center. We no longer have the right to go see bands that we like because we are not old enough to drink.

Just because there is alcohol at the venue does not mean kids under 21 are getting drunk at the shows. At all-ages shows, stamps are given to those who are under 21 and bracelets are given to those who are over, plus they are asked to show ID.

I have never gone to a show with the intent of drinking. I just go to have a good time seeing bands that I like. What is the harm in that? What is next, "minors" aren't allowed to go into restaurants that serve alcohol anymore? I mean I've seen some unfair laws in the past, but this is too extreme. I really wish the state would reconsider this provision, as it benefits nobody.