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Im a 27 year old guy from MT and I've seen quite an increase in the enforcement of underage drinking laws here. When I was 18 there really wasn't any. Most of it came after some idiots got killed drinking and driving after a home comming game. DARE took the issue and ran with it. Why punish everyone because of the actions of a few? Why not just increase the drinking and driving laws? Before, all ages would come together and socialize at parties, around bonfires with a sort of mutual respect. The 18-20 kids would learn from hanging out with the older kids. I was introduced to "good beer" and moderation. Everyone was free and got respect. Now the over 21 kids dont hang out with the younger kids because they're worried about "contributing to a minor". The younger kids get together and binge drink as a main activity locked up in an apartment. They cant go to listen to music at the bars or be as social as before. They seem edgy and less mature now. The sense of community seems much less.

2006-12-26 10:01:44 · 2 answers · asked by Adam H 2 in Politics & Government Law & Ethics

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Sorry, I disagree. There are plenty of ways to "be social" and listen to music that dont involve alcohol. There are tons of places that are for minors to go and have a good time and not drink. Many people under 21 lack the maturity to admit they are too drunk to get behind the wheel.
The reason they seem "edgy and less mature now," is because you were the same then, and now you have grown up and havent realized how much youve really changed

2006-12-26 12:36:33 · answer #1 · answered by Together 4 · 0 0

Great point. Raising the legal drinking age doesn't do much to stop teens from drinking, anyway.

As with most things, I think it's better to teach an "all things in moderation" policy and allow people to be responsible for themselves. Otherwise, as you say, we get a society of immature people.

2006-12-26 10:12:25 · answer #2 · answered by Sir N. Neti 4 · 1 0

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