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Post by SharksFan99 on Apr 18, 2018 10:52:39 GMT 10
No, the drinking age should be either 21 or 25. Preferably 21. Just out of curiosity, why do you think it should be raised to 25? 
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Post by rainbow on Apr 18, 2018 10:54:27 GMT 10
If the drinking age was raised to 25, my sister would get mad as hell and move to Canada.  Well, Canada is in many ways better than the US, so I wouldn't blame her   You're not wrong.
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Post by Attorney General ReignMan on Apr 18, 2018 10:54:48 GMT 10
No, the drinking age should be either 21 or 25. Preferably 21. Just out of curiosity, why do you think it should be raised to 25?  "Numerous scientists studying the effects of alcohol or drugs on teens and young adults have made the statement that physical maturity, especially of the brain and nervous system, does not occur until a person reaches 25."
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Post by rainbow on Apr 18, 2018 10:54:49 GMT 10
No, the drinking age should be either 21 or 25. Preferably 21. Just out of curiosity, why do you think it should be raised to 25? thinking1 Probably because age 25 is when the brain is fully developed?
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Post by SharksFan99 on Apr 18, 2018 11:01:54 GMT 10
Just out of curiosity, why do you think it should be raised to 25? "Numerous scientists studying the effects of alcohol or drugs on teens and young adults have made the statement that physical maturity, especially of the brain and nervous system, does not occur until a person reaches 25." That's a fair point. Although, I personally think addressing the drinking culture needs to be more of a priority, than raising/lowering the legal drinking age.
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Post by Attorney General ReignMan on Apr 18, 2018 11:03:08 GMT 10
"Numerous scientists studying the effects of alcohol or drugs on teens and young adults have made the statement that physical maturity, especially of the brain and nervous system, does not occur until a person reaches 25." That's a fair point. Although, I personally think addressing the drinking culture needs to be more of a priority, than raising/lowering the legal drinking age. ![]() 
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Post by skullmaiden on Apr 18, 2018 19:34:25 GMT 10
It depends on the culture of the place maybe. Some people have said the U.S. has it backwards, that people should learn to responsibly handle alcohol before they can learn to drive and make the driving age older. That makes sense in a way. Introducing it in stages like other countries do, where you can have beer or wine, just drink in bars yet. Stronger alcohol when you're a few years older and can also drink at bars. There's one idea. Another would be to de-glamorize drinking culture. I think a big part of the issue is how drinking is a taboo and teens get into that because they know they're not supposed to. Some states have loopholes where a kid's parents can let only their own kids drink at home or if they order for them while out, but I'm not sure all the stipulations on that. It's hard to say, because I think there are certain benefits to either reducing or raising the legal drinking age. First and foremost, I personally think the drinking culture needs to be addressed, as it is the contributing factor behind alcohol-related incidents. For as long as drinking continues to be glamorized within society, teens will continue to drink at any age they wish, regardless of the laws surrounding legal alcohol consumption. That's what I'm getting at, the drinking culture needs to be addressed yesterday! It should be treated like a privilege and not a right of passage. Also get rid of the moral panic over it while were at it that also contributed to the current mentality. The county I live in was a no alcohol on Sunday place for years, and some time a few years ago they did away with that outdated rule. Then a restaurant in a town a little ways away gets a liquor license and there's this uproar that people are going to act like it's a saloon complete with public drunkenness and embarrassing behavior. And guess what? They couldn't have been more wrong.
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Post by skullmaiden on Apr 18, 2018 19:50:58 GMT 10
Just out of curiosity, why do you think it should be raised to 25? "Numerous scientists studying the effects of alcohol or drugs on teens and young adults have made the statement that physical maturity, especially of the brain and nervous system, does not occur until a person reaches 25." Around ages 24 to late 20's on the upper end, and that doesn't mean people younger can't be more mature due to life experiences and make proper choices. Look how many people well out of their 20's never learn their lesson and keep making the same mistakes over and over. Age really is just a number and to be fair if a certain age is considered majority then that should go for everything. Just because some people aren't mentally ready to be responsible shouldn't ruin it for all. Plus what's the difference between the prescription drugs that get pushed on kids having trouble in school, or medicines in general for any known condition a person could have, and having a drink now and then? I'm pretty sure the ingredients in pharmaceuticals are far more dangerous, and not just if they are abused. That stuff can have lasting effects and cause problems that come about in later years, but that's what's legal. If you want to make people wait that long you might as well not allow it at all, which creates a black market and crime based around the thing as a direct result of such a hardlined stance. Prohibition era anyone?
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Post by Attorney General ReignMan on Apr 19, 2018 4:19:08 GMT 10
"Numerous scientists studying the effects of alcohol or drugs on teens and young adults have made the statement that physical maturity, especially of the brain and nervous system, does not occur until a person reaches 25." Around ages 24 to late 20's on the upper end, and that doesn't mean people younger can't be more mature due to life experiences and make proper choices. Look how many people well out of their 20's never learn their lesson and keep making the same mistakes over and over. Age really is just a number and to be fair if a certain age is considered majority then that should go for everything. Just because some people aren't mentally ready to be responsible shouldn't ruin it for all. Plus what's the difference between the prescription drugs that get pushed on kids having trouble in school, or medicines in general for any known condition a person could have, and having a drink now and then? I'm pretty sure the ingredients in pharmaceuticals are far more dangerous, and not just if they are abused. That stuff can have lasting effects and cause problems that come about in later years, but that's what's legal. If you want to make people wait that long you might as well not allow it at all, which creates a black market and crime based around the thing as a direct result of such a hardlined stance. Prohibition era anyone? Like I said earlier, I prefer to just keep it at 21. However, I honestly don't think that raising the drinking age to 25 is a bad idea. I honestly don't get why people drink alcohol anyways. Alcohol is toxic and it's a depressant. Also, I'm not taking about those who occasionally or rarely drink alcohol, I'm taking about regular and heavy drinkers of alcohol. Also, prescription drugs should also be looked at, I think that there are better alternatives to prescription drugs but pharmaceutical companies have a TON of money and power...so yeah.
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Post by longaotian on May 16, 2018 19:04:18 GMT 10
No, the drinking age should be either 21 or 25. Preferably 21. Lol. Way too old. 18 seems decent, even though everyones already drinking before that.
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Post by crystalmetheny0428 on Jun 29, 2022 12:53:29 GMT 10
yes
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