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[Geno]

http://www.newsday.com/news/printedition/longisland/ny-lidrin195806802aug19,0,4346240.story

What do you think this'll do? Solve the problem... Or raise more pandemonium?

I, for one, think it's fair. 18 is an adult in the United States. A LEGAL adult. Why should the drinking age be 21 if you're depended on to elect presidents? Hell, they want you to DIE for them, but you can't drink alcohol.


Here's another link I got while finding a summary to a book I have to read before school starts: http://community.sparknotes.com/index.php/2008/08/20/drinking-age-to-go-back-to-eighteen/#more-1212556

[Twytch]

I think it's a reasonable decision. The only real reason I can imagine drinking would be higher than when you're allowed to vote is that they've hoped you've matured going from 18 to 21 and can drink responsibly.

[MsDevin92]

Oh joy, more people drinking. ._.

Sorry, I hate alcohol pretty much altogether. >_>

[Twytch]

[Almaz]

If it gives the psychological shock most of the college monkeys need to set them straight and convince them that college isn't a party, then fine. Otherwise, I don't really care. Hopefully they won't move on to drugs as "teh next kewl illegal tingy".

[Super Cyber Mario]

I think that it is a good idea. When kids know that they aren't allowed to do it, then they will. If they can, then they won't as much. People drink to be cool and get a buzz now, but if your 18 and it's allowed, then it will seem more boring, and drinking will be more responsible. When kids get their hands on beer they drink as much as they can, if it were legal they would be more likely to only have a little.

[Abstract]

I've always thought that the drinking age in the US was a little farfetched. 21? Just causes kids to drink more as they try to rebel.

Then again, I live in Canada, where in most areas, the drinking age is 19...

[Shrowser]

I guess it really doesn't make a difference. Kids are drinking even before they're 18 already, anyway...

[Lord Krump]

If you're old enough to go off to war and die for your country, you're old enough to drink. If you're old enough to be legally considered an adult, you're old enough to drink. Why not have the right to a cold one every now and then, when people of your age have the right to purchase cigs?

[Frozenwinters]

[Super Tsuki]

21 should be for 100% stuff. For the non-100% stuff like wine and beer, it should be like 18 or 19. But then again, it really matters on weight. Bigger people usually can handle more than smaller people, however, age still plays a big role here since the growing process is involved.
Basically, I'd be happy once I can drink wine. :shitty:

[MMMarzipan]

Actually, they raised smoking to 19. My sister just turned 18 and tried to buy a pack, she was rejected. However, she could buy a lottery ticket.

This would also help casinos because although the gambling age is 18, they can't let anyone under 21 in because everyone loves some Jack and Coke with Blackjack.

[Abstract]

[Geno]

[Popple]