It seems hard for me to understand that an 18 year-old can die for their country, but cannot even purchase alcohol legally.
2007-06-22 07:39:51 · 13 answers · asked by Amy F 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I've always thought it should. If there were ever a referendum on the subject, I would vote in favor of it. Start a petition, I'll sign it. It's the same with voting, you can vote, but not drink?
The govt probably just needs the bodies for voting and service without giving them the same rights.
2007-06-22 07:44:05 · answer #1 · answered by Red Sox '07 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
For a long time the drinking age in some states was 18 but with the greater push for safety on the roads the federal government tied federal highway funds to states moving the age to 21. There is a move to look at this again but safety concerns will probably win out again. You have to remember that the worst driving records are for 16 - 25 year olds so that 18 to 21 year old is going to be right there to be looked at for better safety measures when laws are put in place.
2007-06-22 07:44:57 · answer #2 · answered by ALASPADA 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The drinking age was raised through an initiative by MAD. The largest number of drunk driving fatalities occur between 18-21 and thus it has cut down on drunk driving death. Maybe we should make all 18-21 year olds drive with a drill sergeant.
2007-06-22 07:44:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hold on, been there and experienced that. A soldier can purchase alcohol on base and drink! Yes, it's true. However, your State sets the age requirement for the civilian population. The reason the age requirements are there is due to traffic fatalities.
2007-06-22 07:47:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Good point. And good question.
Maybe the age of the military should be raised to 21.
When I was eighteen I made a lot of foolish decisions. I wouldn't want to put a gun or a beer in my hand.
Yet if a kid wants to fight for our country, he should have the right. And the right to drink.
And if he really wants a beer, Mexico has some flexible laws. And Tecate is a real cheap beer.
2007-06-22 07:51:30 · answer #5 · answered by J-Dog 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES! 18 is the legal drinking age in most countries. We are so @ss backwards. We put a 16 year old in a 3,000 pound car but heaven forbid an 18 year old drinks a few beers while serving our country.....strange.
2007-06-22 07:45:39 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This was debated back during the Viet Nam war also. They did lower the drinking age to 18 at that time. But later raised it back up to 21. But yes if you are old enough to die for your Country you are old enough to drink a beer legally.
2007-06-22 07:44:35 · answer #7 · answered by Jan J 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Im my u . s . its criminal to drink at 18. A actuality that may not in many circumstances defined is that at that element your recommendations remains coming up. you won't probably prefer to be soaking it in spirits. consuming its no longer all its cracked as much as be.yet no count the criminal age, if somebody needs to drink they are going to locate a thank you to. additionally, at 18 you may properly be to blame sufficient to serve your u . s ., yet its unlikely that all people beginning out consuming is going to be very to blame. consuming makes you unfastened inhibitions and act like an fool.whilst i do no longer trust conflict, a minimum of you're sober and could have a rational concept.
2016-12-13 10:19:34 · answer #8 · answered by rosalee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
slippery slope fallacy.
The 21 age for legal drinking age, is supported by studies between the behavior and their tolerance and behavior while under the influence. Those under 21 were prone to:
1) drink more than they should
2) drink till their drunk and then drive
3) die because they drank too much.
2007-06-22 07:46:29 · answer #9 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
simple because your not serving your country here and everywhere else the drinking age is 18 or lower.
2007-06-22 08:13:04 · answer #10 · answered by specialistics 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋