Top 10 Reasons The Drinking Age Should Be Lowered To 18
Federal Law in the USA requires that all States mandate a minimum legal drinking age of 21. Unlike many other western countries the USA has always taken a hard line on alcohol consumption with prohibition being repealed only in 1933. In response to campaigns to decrease teenage traffic accidents the Minimum Legal Drinking Age was set to 21 in
1984. Since that time older American teens have been unable to toast their first vote or other milestones of legal majority. Instead they have had to watch, soft drink in hand, as their counterparts across Europe and Australia enjoy a perfectly legal beer or a glass of wine.
Why does America persist in this out of date practice of banning full adult members of the population from enjoying a glass of alcohol? The USA, at the present time is in a crazy situation where 18 year olds are legally permitted to carry a rifle but not permitted to buy a bottle of beer. We think this position is illogical and untenable and here are 10 key reasons why we believe the minimum legal drinking age should be lowered.
10The Minimum Legal Drinking Age Has Not Always Been 21
That’s right Skippy! The drinking age was lower in the past.
9Many States Already Allow Some Alcohol Consumption Under the Age Of 21
Drink with your Dad and get real glad.
8Most Countries Around The World That Allow Alcohol To Be Consumed Have A Lower Minimum Legal Drinking Age
Drinking wine with water is no big deal in Germany
7A Minimum Legal Drinking Age Of 21 Encourages Dangerous Drinking Habits
Beer bongs are irresponsible? I’ve got some stuff to reevaluate!
6A Lower Minimum Legal Drinking Age Would Help The Economy
There are benjamins to be made by lowering the legal drinking age.
5A High Minimum Legal Drinking Age Does Not Protect Young Americans From Social And Health Problems
Weee! We’re so drunk. But healthy!
4A Lower Minimum Drinking Age Would Encourage Younger Americans Injured Or Unwell As A Result Of Alcohol Related Activities To Receive Treatment
If I could legally drink, I’d report this drunk goblin bruise. Sure I would.
3The Minimum Legal Drinking Age Does Not Protect Americans From Traffic Accidents
Teenagers are responsible drivers. Only 1 shot at a time while driving.
2The Police Do Not Enforce The Minimum Age Anyway – It Is A Pointless Law
Police think 18 year olds should drink. Or at least buy the police some beer.
118 Is The Legal Age Of Majority In All Other Aspects Of Life
If you’re old enough to bleed for your country you’re old enough to drink.
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