For reference check out other countries here.

 

...I was flat out AMAZED at how few countries had drinking ages above 18.

...I was flat out AMAZED at how few countries had drinking ages above 18.

It's pretty crazy really. Really cuts deep into the argument that it can't work.

...I was flat out AMAZED at how few countries had drinking ages above 18.

Also, if you notice a lot of the over 18 places are super strict countries not necessarily known for being progressive (or a leader in human rights for that matter).

It's pretty crazy really. Really cuts deep into the argument that it can't work.

 

I'm with you. I think it's about ingraining "drinking maturity" into culture. If it weren't such a taboo for high schoolers, high schoolers wouldn't make such a big deal about it.

Actually - though not available in the poll I like 19 or 20 better than 18. I am sure most HS administrators do not want 18 since most students turn 18 their senior year. But 21 is too high. Hence - 19 or 20.

 

One of the mods added your poll option in.

I'm with you. I think it's about ingraining "drinking maturity" into culture. If it weren't such a taboo for high schoolers, high schoolers wouldn't make such a big deal about it.

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I like 16 for wine and beer and 18 for hard liquor. But, this country as a whole needs to change it's Puritanical views on alcohol and adopt a much more "European approach". If that were to happen you'd see a dramatic decrease in problems "associated" with the consumption of alcohol.

 

Completely agree. I voted for 18 but I would be for a conditionally lower age as well.

I've never heard a sound, good case be made for the drinking age to be 21. Please someone who thinks 21 is the best option, enlighten me.

 

Not exactly sure why the age was changed, but I suspect it was yet another example of political lobbying groups and their money influencing Washington to blackmail the States through the threat of withholding federal funds.

If you can vote, be sued, tried as an adult, enter legal contracts and serve your country you should be able to purchase and consume adult beverages.

 

Agreed!

 

If you are mature enough to put lead down range toward the enemy and possibly die doing so then your mature enough to have a beer (legally).

One of the mods added your poll option in.

 

Thanks. I already voted for 18.

 

...I was flat out AMAZED at how few countries had drinking ages above 18.

 

From the link about the US:

 

"The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 withholds revenue from states..."

 

Another example of how the Federal government violates the 10th amendment using the tax money we send them.

 

The days of taking a boat to the Tennessee side of Dale Hollow lake and paying 'dock rate' for beer are long gone!

I like 16 for wine and beer and 18 for hard liquor. But, this country as a whole needs to change it's Puritanical views on alcohol and adopt a much more "European approach". If that were to happen you'd see a dramatic decrease in problems "associated" with the consumption of alcohol.

AGREED! I have been to Europe many times the past 3 years, some trips months at a time and I don't see the problems over there as we have here! Plus, many of the countries over there have a zero tolerance for DUI! They can pull you over anytime (and not have to advertise where they wil be having a checkpoint), if you were drinking and driving you are toast!

Actually - though not available in the poll I like 19 or 20 better than 18. I am sure most HS administrators do not want 18 since most students turn 18 their senior year. But 21 is too high. Hence - 19 or 20.

 

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I like 16 for wine and beer and 18 for hard liquor. But, this country as a whole needs to change it's Puritanical views on alcohol and adopt a much more "European approach". If that were to happen you'd see a dramatic decrease in problems "associated" with the consumption of alcohol.

:thumb: Drinking in the USA has evolved in to becoming taboo. In other countries, regardless of the drinking ag, it it is not viewed as a big deal. I was in Europe for months at the ages of 19 and 20 and not one time was I carded. Drinking in America is seen as a crime by many, but not in most countries.

I'd be for the age to be 18 with a high school degree, and not a GED. 21 for drop-outs, etc.

Thanks. I already voted for 18.

 

 

 

From the link about the US:

 

"The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 withholds revenue from states..."

 

Another example of how the Federal government violates the 10th amendment using the tax money we send them.

 

The days of taking a boat to the Tennessee side of Dale Hollow lake and paying 'dock rate' for beer are long gone!

 

Interesting irony that this was something championed by a states' rights conservative in "Saint Ronnie" Reagan.