If the Constitution gives the right of persons over 18 to vote, then one would think that at 18 a person gains responsibilty. And at 18 anyone is eligible to go and die for their country. Then why would the drinking age be set at 21? Are the 18-20 years olds not responsible enough to drink, but yet can go and die for their country and have the right to vote?
2006-11-07 13:10:37 · 9 answers · asked by southsideintell 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You're right they need to raise the drinking age, a bunch.
2006-11-07 13:14:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until recent yrs an 18yr old who had enlisted in the service was actually allowed to drink on a military installation. Unfortunately we had a mass influx of people wanting to raise it not only to 21 but some even to 25. The states passed the laws so the miltary had to comply as well. Its a long argued idea.
2006-11-07 22:25:59 · answer #2 · answered by Chrissy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink from 18, die from 21. That way, you get two more years. Makes sense.
2006-11-07 21:12:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a slap in the face to our young men who are old enough to fight and die for our country but, they don't have enough maturity or responsibility to drink a beer, in the states but can drink all they want in almost any foreign country,does this make sense, some how this picture is not right
2006-11-07 21:16:22 · answer #4 · answered by jim ex marine offi, 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By end of each day, the death slowly comes near. So, why do you ever wanna shorten your life further. I think drinking should be banned for people under 30 years. Or else the best years of human life will be wasted for no reason.
2006-11-07 21:14:35 · answer #5 · answered by Thilina Guluwita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to vote and to go and die in battle. But not to drink. You can blame this one on conservative politicians...
2006-11-07 21:12:38 · answer #6 · answered by Jeff B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because at 18, they are still irresponsible. For some people they are never responsible.
2006-11-07 21:12:43 · answer #7 · answered by Gardenfoot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow like i haven't heard this argument before stop being in such a hurry to drink....it's not that big of deal just chill your time will come
2006-11-07 21:15:12 · answer #8 · answered by graciegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
and i'll take:
"Never had an original idea in my life" for 500, Pat
2006-11-07 21:13:07 · answer #9 · answered by mgd1k 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋