mean spirited cops are arresting teenages who act as designated-driver to take home their drunk friends from parties. Original Article Parts of DUI law contrary to safety Dec. 30, 2005 12:00 AM After reading about the crackdown on underage drinking, I had to write ("Police targeting teens who buy, drink alcohol," Republic, Monday). I am an 18-year-old college student and one of only a few of my friends who doesn't drink. As such, I am prime designated-driver material. Unfortunately, our state laws say that I can be arrested for even attending a party where there is alcohol (minor in possession). Several of my friends who went to these parties as designated drivers found this out the hard way when they were arrested. Now many of us won't go near these parties, leaving students without a designated driver. Those who want to drink must convince a drinker to party sober or have someone pick them up. For drinkers, "sober" normally means "less intoxicated than the other people," and by the time these people finish drinking it is frequently 3 a.m., making getting a ride challenging. The result: Kids either pay for a cab (most can't afford it) or risk the drive themselves. You do the math. Even the 21-and-up crowd avoids being a designated driver because they can be arrested for facilitating a minor's consumption. We need to revise these laws to protect designated drivers or accept the consequences: more drunks on the road. Alia Prendergast Fountain Hill, Arizona