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I don't want to make the Independence Day thread go too off topic, so I decided to continue the discussion over here.

 

 

 

It just doesn't make sense. In America, you're allowed to smoke cigarettes and sign up for the army at 18 (both of which can cause you to die), but yet you can't drink?

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Smoking or joining the military doesn't make you do stupid things that can harm you or others... :|

 

 

 

Joining the military does.

 

 

 

Alcohol is fantastic and everyone should be allowed it.

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Smoking or joining the military doesn't make you do stupid things that can harm you or others... :|

 

 

 

Joining the military does.

 

 

 

Alcohol is fantastic and everyone should be allowed it.

 

In the military you're harming others, or vise versa, purposely and while in full control of your actions.

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Thanks for making this thread Zierro, the other was going way off topic.

 

 

 

Noone should be allowed because although some can handle it, too many can't. It's not worth it. Same goes for smoking.

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Smoking or joining the military doesn't make you do stupid things that can harm you or others... :|

 

 

 

Joining the military does.

 

 

 

Alcohol is fantastic and everyone should be allowed it.

 

In the military you're harming others, or vise versa, purposely and while in full control of your actions.

 

 

 

Shaking with nerves with your body full of adrenaline, you move at the discretion of your higher ups. Just look at the Battle of the Somme.

 

 

 

Thanks for making this thread Zierro, the other was going way off topic.

 

 

 

Noone should be allowed because although some can handle it, too many can't. It's not worth it. Same goes for smoking.

 

 

 

It's a cliche, but... "Those who would trade in their freedom for their protection deserve neither."

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Alcohol is a substance, that when abused, has an unfortunate side effect. Mainly that of being drunk.

 

 

 

While in that state, you are more likely to cause harm to yourself, and those around you.

 

 

 

The age of 21, I believe that's when they think people will be mature enough not to abuse. However, it is hardly different from 18.

 

 

 

My belief? Well, like Lateralus, I believe everyone should be allowed it. Why? Well, as of now, alcohol can appear as this mysterious substance. The feeling one gets from drinking it, can be a good one, making them want more and more.

 

 

 

However, say they were introduced to alcohol from a young age. They have been used to drinking it, so really, it doesn't work like the first time you try it at an older age. You know what it is like, and are more likely to have more control over how much you drink.

 

 

 

As for the military, well, it's all in the interests of protecting your country I suppose.

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I'd rather have a few thousand extra people alive, than give you the ability to drink a particular set of liquids.

 

 

 

Let's face it, in the hands of a responsible person, alcohol is fine. Too bad 95% of the world's population is not responsible.

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Alcohol is a substance, that when abused, has an unfortunate side effect. Mainly that of being drunk.

 

 

 

While in that state, you are more likely to cause harm to yourself, and those around you.

 

 

 

The age of 21, I believe that's when they think people will be mature enough not to abuse. However, it is hardly different from 18.

 

 

 

My belief? Well, like Lateralus, I believe everyone should be allowed it. Why? Well, as of now, alcohol can appear as this mysterious substance. The feeling one gets from drinking it, can be a good one, making them want more and more.

 

 

 

However, say they were introduced to alcohol from a young age. They have been used to drinking it, so really, it doesn't work like the first time you try it at an older age. You know what it is like, and are more likely to have more control over how much you drink.

 

 

 

As for the military, well, it's all in the interests of protecting your country I suppose.

 

Today's teenagers have proven themselves to be very irresponsible with alcohol and legalizing it for everyone now will only cause more injuries or deaths. Maybe in a few years teenagers actually have some sense then maybe.

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I'm sort of on the fence with this one. I don't really understand why 21 was chosen, since it is 3 years after adulthood is reached. And adults are usually allowed to make their own choices.

 

 

 

I also don't understand why ANYONE would be permitted to drink the stuff. It causes violence in a lot of people, it leads to a lot of car accidents, and it also can lead to alcohol poisoning which can kill if not treated soon enough.

 

 

 

But, I think the drinking age is 19 around here (same with smoking) so I could drink and smoke IF I really wanted to :D Which I don't.

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I also don't understand why ANYONE would be permitted to drink the stuff. It causes violence in a lot of people, it leads to a lot of car accidents, and it also can lead to alcohol poisoning which can kill if not treated soon enough.

 

 

 

That all depends on where you live. Here in the US we tried to outlaw alcohol during the 1930's. It became way too hard to manage though. (alcoholics unite???)

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21 is too old, and the government hardly punishes people who drink and drive.. I don't see the logic in cracking down on underage drinking (which is harmless) and cutting slack for those who drink and drive, which is really the only important menace caused by drinking.

 

 

 

There is no point in causing an uproar because I said underage drinking is harmless. Unless you've done it yourself, you probably wouldn't understand my point of view in the first place and secondly, most of you actually believe everything adults say.

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I also don't understand why ANYONE would be permitted to drink the stuff. It causes violence in a lot of people, it leads to a lot of car accidents, and it also can lead to alcohol poisoning which can kill if not treated soon enough.

 

 

 

That all depends on where you live. Here in the US we tried to outlaw alcohol during the 1930's. It became way too hard to manage though. (alcoholics unite???)

 

I know, I learned about that in school. But not in history class. It was in one of my accounting classes when the normal teacher wasn't there :P

 

 

 

I don't see the logic in cracking down on underage drinking (which is harmless)

 

I wouldn't say harmless. A lot of people drink too much when they're teens. Some end up in the hospital, most end up getting hurt in less serious, but still significant ways.

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I see no reason that the age limit should be 21 when you are an adult at 18. So less restrictions on getting alcohol would be better, but stricter restrictions on when you can drive/operate machinery would be good. Drinking alcohol at a place in which it is safe doesn't hurt anyone but yourself. But when you get out on the road, or drink before working with heavy machinery, you have a good chance of hurting someone else.

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I believe that 21 is the age that alcohol is supposed to not have negative growth impact on the brain, i.e. it has finished developing by 21. Don't quote me on that though.

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21 is too old, and the government hardly punishes people who drink and drive.. I don't see the logic in cracking down on underage drinking (which is harmless) and cutting slack for those who drink and drive, which is really the only important menace caused by drinking.

 

 

 

There is no point in causing an uproar because I said underage drinking is harmless. Unless you've done it yourself, you probably wouldn't understand my point of view in the first place and secondly, most of you actually believe everything adults say.

 

These are the penalties for DWI in the state of Texas:

 

 

 

1st DWI Offense: Punishable as a fine not to exceed $2,000, confinement in jail not less than 72 hours or more than 180 days, and a drivers license suspension of not less than 90 days nor more than 365 days.

 

 

 

2nd DWI Offense: Punishable by a fine not to exceed $4,000, confinement in jail for not less than 30 days nor more than 1 year, and a drivers license suspension of not less than 180 days nor more than 2 years.

 

 

 

3rd or sunsequent DWI Offense: Punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, confinement in the penitentiary for not less than 2 years nor more than 10 years, and a drivers license suspension of not less than 180 days nor more than 2 years.

 

 

 

Intoxication Assult: Punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, confinement in the penitentiary for not less than 2 years nor more than 10 years, and a drivers license suspension of not less than 90 days nor more than 1 year.

 

 

 

Intoxication Manslaughter: Punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, confinement in the penitentiary for not less than 2 years nor more than 10 years, and a drivers license suspension of not less than 180 days nor more than 2 years.

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Lol, I just wrote about this in the "American Independence Day" thread, not even knowing that there was a thread dedicated to this very topic. Anyways...

 

 

 

The drinking age in the United States is not 21 because the government doesn't trust 18-20 year olds drinking. It is because people aged 21, in general, have far fewer friends that are under 18. The government considers the brain not fully developed until age 18, and if you allow drinking for 18 year olds, there would be a lot more inter-friend solicitation to minors.

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I believe that 21 is the age that alcohol is supposed to not have negative growth impact on the brain, i.e. it has finished developing by 21. Don't quote me on that though.
Small amounts of alcohol (ie, that in beer and wine, etc) has little to no long term detriments when consumed appropriately. This applies to a wide range of ages, including those below 21. I still feel that the age requirement should remain stationary.
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I believe that 21 is the age that alcohol is supposed to not have negative growth impact on the brain, i.e. it has finished developing by 21. Don't quote me on that though.
Small amounts of alcohol (ie, that in beer and wine, etc) has little to no long term detriments when consumed appropriately. This applies to a wide range of ages, including those below 21. I still feel that the age requirement should remain stationary.

 

 

 

The key word there being appropriately. If everyone drank responsibly there wouldn't be an issue, but most people don't. I'm just repeating this over and over again but people still seem to think that everyone thinks rationally. Giving an idiot a beer is just slightly less deadly than giving Jeffery Dahmer a knife.

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I believe that 21 is the age that alcohol is supposed to not have negative growth impact on the brain, i.e. it has finished developing by 21. Don't quote me on that though.
Small amounts of alcohol (ie, that in beer and wine, etc) has little to no long term detriments when consumed appropriately. This applies to a wide range of ages, including those below 21. I still feel that the age requirement should remain stationary.

 

 

 

The key word there being appropriately. If everyone drank responsibly there wouldn't be an issue, but most people don't. I'm just repeating this over and over again but people still seem to think that everyone thinks rationally. Giving an idiot a beer is just slightly less deadly than giving Jeffery Dahmer a knife.

 

I wish more people would drink appropriately. Most of my friends like getting smashed, especially the ones living in christian families going to christian schools. :wall:

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They can't drink till 21, yet they can drive at 16. Crazy.

 

Driving is a bigger neccesity than drinking.

 

True, plus with the way that licences work in Aus not every tool can get a licence, yet still too many get them. -.-

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I dont know if it has been mentioned; but a reason it was moved from 18 to 21 was to prevent high school seniors from being able to provide for underclassman. Not that it stops anyone.

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