I think the US government is a little bit whack. Many of the other countries are able to drink at 18, either way the rules which alcohol will prevent you from harming others (IF FOLLOWED) where as ciggeretes do hurt others. I think the laws regarding drugs ( Since that is what Alcohol is ) should be the same across the board, if we can truly call ourselves a democracy we should be able to put whatever substance we want into our bodies as long as we don't harm others. Personally i support lowering the drinking age to 18 :D