Should the legal drinking age be increased or decreased?
In the UK, to buy alcohol you must be over 18, but there are strict rules where you will be asked to show ID if you look under 25. The legal drinking age is hazy, as it is meant to be okay for a minor to have a glass of wine at home with their family but not out in a pub or restaurant. It's something I might check up on actually.... I think the law is fine as it is. It shouldn't be increased because by 18 or 21, you are an adult and should be treated like one. The curiosity of alcohol causes problems among youngsters. In other countries like Spain and Italy, families drink together socially, and the enigma is taken away. You get less yob style behavior in bars because of it. It's all about attitude and the individual person, and how they deal with the amount they drink.
It's 21 here in the United States and I think it should be lowered to 18 only because if you're allowed to vote for your country's president, join the army and be considered an adult, then you should be allowed to drink.
In the US, it should be lowered. The law says you're responsible enough to buy a house, get married, vote, and die for your country at 18 -- but you're not responsible enough to buy alcohol? Am I missing something here?
by Peeples 11 years ago
Why is the legal age to drink 21 in the majority of USA?When the legal age to join the military is 18, the legal age to consent to sex is 16, the legal age to buy pornography and lottery is 18, and the legal age to be held responsible for a signed contract (credit card/house purchase) is 18.
by Casey Pollich 9 years ago
The Right Legal Drinking AgeAs you know, the legal drinking age is different in countries all over the world, in the USA its 21, in most provinces in Canada its 19, in a lot of the tropical areas its 18, and its varies around the entire globe, what do you think the right legal drinking age should...
by maa112 14 years ago
should legal drinking age be increased
by momster 12 years ago
Do you think it is right that people can fight for our country at age 18, but cannot drink till 21?Over the many years the drinking age has been raised to 21. To serve and die for your country you can be 18? Do you think that is right?
by hockey8mn 11 years ago
Should there be a legal drinking age? If so, what age?Every country has a policy on drinking age whether it be no policy or really strict ones. What do you think?
by momster 12 years ago
You can vote, buy cigerettes, become a legal adult, sign a bonding contract, and serve your country at the age of 18. You cannot legally consume or buy alcohol until the age of 21. Should the age limit be lowered for drinking or should we raise the age for all the other things that are allowed at...
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