I was just wondering what people thought about this. Do you agree with the current laws? Do you think we might change drinking laws to include service members? After that young cop recently shot those folks in Wisconsin , people were upset that he was hired as a deputy at age 19. Many felt that it was too much responsibility for such a young man. I fail to see the difference between a young deputy and a young soldier. What do you think?
Thanks.
2007-10-09 03:27:16 · 11 answers · asked by Billie G 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Also, I was in the Air Force, and I can tell you that my base (McConnell AFB Wichita, KS) was VERY!! strict about enforcing these rules.
2007-10-09 05:51:54 · update #1
I personally think our so called comrade leaders are stupid, they make laws that are so contradictory, if a man is old enough to fight and die for his country it seems they should make it a law where he was given free beer, we give welfare to people who have or won't do any thing for their country and then deny a man who is fighting for his country and facing the very possibility of dying for it then refusing him a beer???
that is the height of stupidity,
2007-10-09 03:39:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am way past the age of 18 - in fact the age went to 21 not long after I turned 18.
I have a problem with this, ever since then.
Not necessarily for the reason stated.
I am not aware of ANY other laws that place an age restriction on ability to do something ebyond beying 18, with two exceptions: The Consitution places minimum ages on Senators and Presidents.
There may be something out there that is restrictive beyond being the age of majority, but I sure am not aware of it. If so, please let me know via email here.
So, I wonder from a Constitutional standpoint why making such an exception for drinking age, for possibly valid public health reasons or not, is allowed at all.
2007-10-09 05:13:36 · answer #2 · answered by Barry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I think wars are started by older men (40 and above) who use our young folk to whatever political advantage the old farts can.
So....to answer your question. I think the drinking age should remain where it is at (young folk are going to drink anyway) and then I'd move the age of enlistment up to a minimum of 55. Condition must be that if you want to start a war then the very first person to serve and lead the way is the guy who wants to start the war in the first place. If the only people who show up at a war are old men......who really cares....talk about thinning the herd.
Motto: Be all you can be at 55!!!!
2007-10-09 04:14:50 · answer #3 · answered by malter 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The two have nothing to do with each other at all. It is an excuse that has been used for many years. You are not forced to join the military,it is a voluntary decision on your part. From what I understand,most military bases are not real strict about following age limits on base anyway. The drinking age was increased for a reason,it should stay where it is.
2007-10-09 05:42:54 · answer #4 · answered by Jan 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you, 18 year olds should no longer be sent to war. The age for service in a combat zone should be raised to at least 22, giving the young a chance to at least get in a good year of boozing bnefore they must learn to kill.
2007-10-09 03:34:25 · answer #5 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is an American problem. All armed forces in Canada can drink on base anytime. Canadian drinking laws are more progressive. Besides you'd need to be drunk to go to war, wouldn't you
2007-10-09 04:10:45 · answer #6 · answered by marian g 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with that law. I think that if you are old enough to fight in a war, you should be old enough to drink. It's more responsibility for them to serve and put their life on the line than for them to buy alcohol.
2007-10-09 03:42:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a card carrying member of D.A.M.M. (Drunks Against Mad Mothers) I can say that M.A.D.D. are the ones you can thank for the passage of these laws!
2007-10-09 04:16:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a farce. By the way, do you really think our military ever arrests a soldier for drinking?
2007-10-09 03:39:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh billy, kids are going to drink anyway.
2007-10-09 03:57:08 · answer #10 · answered by OCHOA 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋