Your view on the drinking age of Alcohol
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My point was that the drinking age should be lower than the age to be entered into the military, or at least equal. Anyone with a record containing abuse of alcohol shows to me that they can't handle the control of their own body when their life is at stake. I agree with BTC that there should be a universal age for being able to have most of the "privileges" due to ages of these privileges being rather inconsistent.
My point was that the drinking age should be lower than the age to be entered into the military, or at least equal. Anyone with a record containing abuse of alcohol shows to me that they can't handle the control of their own body when their life is at stake. I agree with BTC that there should be a universal age for being able to have most of the "privileges" due to ages of these privileges being rather inconsistent.
RE: Your guys' view on the drinking age of Alcohol
No, actually, my meaning was the complete opposite.
Equinox said:
No, actually, my meaning was the complete opposite.
RE: Your guys view on the drinking age of Alcohol
Considering that alcohol is really just a socially accepted drug, I'm not too sure about any of this. Coffee is also a drug, but its effect is not as drastic as alcohol is. You could say age is not a factor, but I believe it is. I think that immature people can become completely different in a few years. I've seen the opposite, and I've seen people stay the same. So, I'd also have to say its on an individual basis. I've seen very immature adults that cant handle the drug. Every year we have millions of injuries and death related to it, including bar fights, car crashes, falling off ledges (more common than you might think), and if any of you live near the big rivers traveling through the midwest, the occasional (questionable) death of a young, college age male via said river.
I'm telling you guys, its not a coincidence that all these young men are ending up dead. Always men. Always college aged. Always alone when last seen.
Alcohol consumption will get you killed by a serial killer who likes to drown its victims in the La Cross river.
Considering that alcohol is really just a socially accepted drug, I'm not too sure about any of this. Coffee is also a drug, but its effect is not as drastic as alcohol is. You could say age is not a factor, but I believe it is. I think that immature people can become completely different in a few years. I've seen the opposite, and I've seen people stay the same. So, I'd also have to say its on an individual basis. I've seen very immature adults that cant handle the drug. Every year we have millions of injuries and death related to it, including bar fights, car crashes, falling off ledges (more common than you might think), and if any of you live near the big rivers traveling through the midwest, the occasional (questionable) death of a young, college age male via said river.
I'm telling you guys, its not a coincidence that all these young men are ending up dead. Always men. Always college aged. Always alone when last seen.
Alcohol consumption will get you killed by a serial killer who likes to drown its victims in the La Cross river.
RE: Your guys view on the drinking age of Alcohol
1. Without a doubt. Obviously there can be 18 year olds who are more mature than 21 year olds, but as individuals, we certainly mature from 18-21. It's a big stage in life full of many changes.
2. No, that only creates problems with drink companies lying about how strong their beverage is. Similar to how cigarette companies avoid how toxic their products are.
3. Sure. I dont reallt drink, but I'll sip a beer or wine every now and then. So if it was actually legal, I assume I would drink every now and then. But I really don't care for alcohol that much.
4. 18
5. No.
1. Without a doubt. Obviously there can be 18 year olds who are more mature than 21 year olds, but as individuals, we certainly mature from 18-21. It's a big stage in life full of many changes.
2. No, that only creates problems with drink companies lying about how strong their beverage is. Similar to how cigarette companies avoid how toxic their products are.
3. Sure. I dont reallt drink, but I'll sip a beer or wine every now and then. So if it was actually legal, I assume I would drink every now and then. But I really don't care for alcohol that much.
4. 18
5. No.
RE: Your guys view on the drinking age of Alcohol
1. Maturity isn't a thing, really. There are people who are mature even if they are 14-15 and there are those who are 25-30 and are ridiculously immature.
2. I'm not sure. Perhaps, but only concerning health factors, since humans can't take much alcohol in young age.
3. In my country, the age is 18, but who bothers? We can go and buy whenever we want. They won't ask for identities. However, I rarely drink.
4. 16
5. I don't see why it shouldn't. As I said, here the age is 18. But it doesn't really play a role.
1. Maturity isn't a thing, really. There are people who are mature even if they are 14-15 and there are those who are 25-30 and are ridiculously immature.
2. I'm not sure. Perhaps, but only concerning health factors, since humans can't take much alcohol in young age.
3. In my country, the age is 18, but who bothers? We can go and buy whenever we want. They won't ask for identities. However, I rarely drink.
4. 16
5. I don't see why it shouldn't. As I said, here the age is 18. But it doesn't really play a role.
RE: Your guys view on the drinking age of Alcohol
Its a reference to many of the deaths by drowning in Wisconsin. I was making a joke and hoping someone would catch my reference haha
Also, there are reports of this all the time here. A classmate at my college died just last year from drowning in the river. He was walking home from a bar and his house is nowhere near the river that he was found in. There's been a theory going on for years about this. There are some pretty interesting coincidences you can find.
SERIAL KILLERS ARE LOOKING FOR YOU.
Its a reference to many of the deaths by drowning in Wisconsin. I was making a joke and hoping someone would catch my reference haha
Also, there are reports of this all the time here. A classmate at my college died just last year from drowning in the river. He was walking home from a bar and his house is nowhere near the river that he was found in. There's been a theory going on for years about this. There are some pretty interesting coincidences you can find.
SERIAL KILLERS ARE LOOKING FOR YOU.
RE: Your guys view on the drinking age of Alcohol
1. "Do you think adults are generally more mature at age 21 compared to 18?"
18 for drinking is fine, but yes, sure, in a way. However, that doesn't mean that an 18 year old is generally "immature". However, people (might) get more mature in a "different way" during these years.
2. "Should the strength of alcohol beverages affect the drinking age for that beverage? (Hard whiskey, beer, etc.)
Hard whiskey etc. should not even exist. Nobody "needs" those as people should use alcohol moderately in social situations if they want and not get too drunk. The hard drugs could be bumped up to 30 if you would let me decide. Don't do anything stupid, guys.
4. "How old are you?"
20
5. "Do you think the legal drinking age should be lowered from 21?"
21...?
I don't drink. Being sober is nice, I just don't see any reason. I mean, I could drink a cider if I wanted but it just feels... stupid... if I can just drink something else. Like water. Or a soda.
1. "Do you think adults are generally more mature at age 21 compared to 18?"
18 for drinking is fine, but yes, sure, in a way. However, that doesn't mean that an 18 year old is generally "immature". However, people (might) get more mature in a "different way" during these years.
2. "Should the strength of alcohol beverages affect the drinking age for that beverage? (Hard whiskey, beer, etc.)
Hard whiskey etc. should not even exist. Nobody "needs" those as people should use alcohol moderately in social situations if they want and not get too drunk. The hard drugs could be bumped up to 30 if you would let me decide. Don't do anything stupid, guys.
4. "How old are you?"
20
5. "Do you think the legal drinking age should be lowered from 21?"
21...?
I don't drink. Being sober is nice, I just don't see any reason. I mean, I could drink a cider if I wanted but it just feels... stupid... if I can just drink something else. Like water. Or a soda.
RE: Your guys view on the drinking age of Alcohol
Equinox said:That makes no sense. I know plenty of guys in the army who can shoot expert EASILY but dont know when to stop drinking and blackout for the heck of it.The Yoshi said:
I would go to heck and back with them any time, any day.
Not disciplined thats for sure. lol
1. Maturity is a mindset. You can be 12 years old and display maturity. My 10 year old son is very mature for his age.
2. No it shouldnt. Everclear anyone?
3. Im assuming for example, 18 years old? No. Too many idiots in high school think that they are rock stars and just are too dumb to realize otherwise. Alcohol impedes judgment no matter who you are. I can handle my liquor like nobody else i know, and sometimes, even i act like i normally wouldnt.
4. 27
5. No. It shouldnt. Ever.
RE: Your guys view on the drinking age of Alcohol
1. "Do you think adults are generally more mature at age 21 compared to 18?"
While it depends on the individual, that's generally the age people move out of their parents house and live on their own, so yes.
2. "Should the strength of alcohol beverages affect the drinking age for that beverage? (Hard whiskey, beer, etc.)
No, they could just consume more of the weaker alcohol.
3. "If the drinking age was lowered to an age where you could legally drink (if you couldn't) , would you?"
Yeah, but I won't be stupid about it.
4. "How old are you?"
17
5. "Do you think the legal drinking age should be lowered from 21?"
Age is just a number. I'd prefer we find a less arbitrary way of measuring physical and emotional maturity. I'd also prefer that we find some better way of educating people about how to handle alcohol and consequences of it.
1. "Do you think adults are generally more mature at age 21 compared to 18?"
While it depends on the individual, that's generally the age people move out of their parents house and live on their own, so yes.
2. "Should the strength of alcohol beverages affect the drinking age for that beverage? (Hard whiskey, beer, etc.)
No, they could just consume more of the weaker alcohol.
3. "If the drinking age was lowered to an age where you could legally drink (if you couldn't) , would you?"
Yeah, but I won't be stupid about it.
4. "How old are you?"
17
5. "Do you think the legal drinking age should be lowered from 21?"
Age is just a number. I'd prefer we find a less arbitrary way of measuring physical and emotional maturity. I'd also prefer that we find some better way of educating people about how to handle alcohol and consequences of it.
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RE: Your guys view on the drinking age of Alcohol
1. "Do you think adults are generally more mature at age 21 compared to 18?"
Not by any measurable amount.
2. "Should the strength of alcohol beverages affect the drinking age for that beverage? (Hard whiskey, beer, etc.)
what cinesra said
3. "If the drinking age was lowered to an age where you could legally drink (if you couldn't) , would you?"
I would because I'm invincible (until the next morning). I wouldn't suggest it for people who aren't nearly as awesome as me, though.
5. "Do you think the legal drinking age should be lowered from 21?"
Yes, to eighteen. I agree with those who say that if you're old enough to fight and die for your country, you're old enough to have a beer.
1. "Do you think adults are generally more mature at age 21 compared to 18?"
Not by any measurable amount.
2. "Should the strength of alcohol beverages affect the drinking age for that beverage? (Hard whiskey, beer, etc.)
what cinesra said
3. "If the drinking age was lowered to an age where you could legally drink (if you couldn't) , would you?"
I would because I'm invincible (until the next morning). I wouldn't suggest it for people who aren't nearly as awesome as me, though.
5. "Do you think the legal drinking age should be lowered from 21?"
Yes, to eighteen. I agree with those who say that if you're old enough to fight and die for your country, you're old enough to have a beer.
RE: Your guys view on the drinking age of Alcohol
1. "Do you think adults are generally more mature at age 21 compared to 18?"
Yes.
2. "Should the strength of alcohol beverages affect the drinking age for that beverage? (Hard whiskey, beer, etc.)
No.
3. "If the drinking age was lowered to an age where you could legally drink, would you?"
No, because I've seen my brother drunk and that's not something I want to do in life.
4. "How old are you?"
14.
5. "Do you think the legal drinking age should be lowered from 21?"
No.
1. "Do you think adults are generally more mature at age 21 compared to 18?"
Yes.
2. "Should the strength of alcohol beverages affect the drinking age for that beverage? (Hard whiskey, beer, etc.)
No.
3. "If the drinking age was lowered to an age where you could legally drink, would you?"
No, because I've seen my brother drunk and that's not something I want to do in life.
4. "How old are you?"
14.
5. "Do you think the legal drinking age should be lowered from 21?"
No.
1. "Do you think adults are generally more mature at age 21 compared to 18?"
I would say yes to a certain extent. I think 21 year olds are more likely to have worked and have plenty of life experiences. Some go through college, rent/buy a home, get married/have kids... One's mindset at 21 can be quite far from being in the mindset of a high school senior or college freshman. Although I do know people who are mature beyond their years, I am speaking of most people.
2 & 3 make no difference to me.
4 & 5. "How old are you?", "Do you think the legal drinking age should be lowered from 21?"
I'm 22 and I think the legal drinking age is fine. Besides, by the time I turned 21 it wasn't even that big a deal to be able to drink.
I would say yes to a certain extent. I think 21 year olds are more likely to have worked and have plenty of life experiences. Some go through college, rent/buy a home, get married/have kids... One's mindset at 21 can be quite far from being in the mindset of a high school senior or college freshman. Although I do know people who are mature beyond their years, I am speaking of most people.
2 & 3 make no difference to me.
4 & 5. "How old are you?", "Do you think the legal drinking age should be lowered from 21?"
I'm 22 and I think the legal drinking age is fine. Besides, by the time I turned 21 it wasn't even that big a deal to be able to drink.
1. "Do you think adults are generally more mature at age 21 compared to 18?"
If they are, it is by such a small margin that it couldn't be measured.
2. "Should the strength of alcohol beverages affect the drinking age for that beverage? (Hard whiskey, beer, etc.)
Yes.
3. "If the drinking age was lowered to an age where you could legally drink (if you couldn't) , would you?"
No. It will stunt the growth of my already-short self.
4. "How old are you?"
14.
5. "Do you think the legal drinking age should be lowered from 21?"
Yes. I think that if the drinking age is lowered, high schoolers will lose their "I'm drinking underage, I'm so hardcore" point of view about drinking., and will be less tempted to get drunk to be 'cool'.
If they are, it is by such a small margin that it couldn't be measured.
2. "Should the strength of alcohol beverages affect the drinking age for that beverage? (Hard whiskey, beer, etc.)
Yes.
3. "If the drinking age was lowered to an age where you could legally drink (if you couldn't) , would you?"
No. It will stunt the growth of my already-short self.
4. "How old are you?"
14.
5. "Do you think the legal drinking age should be lowered from 21?"
Yes. I think that if the drinking age is lowered, high schoolers will lose their "I'm drinking underage, I'm so hardcore" point of view about drinking., and will be less tempted to get drunk to be 'cool'.
IMO the drinking age should be lowered to 18. You're legally considered an adult so who's to tell you what you can and can't do? If you get drunk and kill someone while driving, it's your fault, no one else's. You suffer the consequences.
If you're being careful with it and responsible it shouldn't really be a problem.
If you're being careful with it and responsible it shouldn't really be a problem.
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So, for one of my classes, I am running a poll, and need to get some feedback regarding a subject I started: "Should the legal drinking age of alcohol be lowered from 21?" So if you could take the time (whether it be quick or elaborate) to answer the following questions:
1. "Do you think adults are generally more mature at age 21 compared to 18?"
Yes. Three years of college will change a person.
2. "Should the strength of alcohol beverages affect the drinking age for that beverage? (Hard whiskey, beer, etc.)
I don't think so. Perhaps some kind of cautionary measure could be taken to prevent chugging Whiskey.
3. "If the drinking age was lowered to an age where you could legally drink (if you couldn't) , would you?"
No. I probably sound like a jerk for saying this, but natural selection will take it's toll
4. "How old are you?"
19
5. "Do you think the legal drinking age should be lowered from 21?"
Morally, no. Personally, yes.
Love to hear your guy's response on it!
1. "Do you think adults are generally more mature at age 21 compared to 18?"
Yes. Three years of college will change a person.
2. "Should the strength of alcohol beverages affect the drinking age for that beverage? (Hard whiskey, beer, etc.)
I don't think so. Perhaps some kind of cautionary measure could be taken to prevent chugging Whiskey.
3. "If the drinking age was lowered to an age where you could legally drink (if you couldn't) , would you?"
No. I probably sound like a jerk for saying this, but natural selection will take it's toll
4. "How old are you?"
19
5. "Do you think the legal drinking age should be lowered from 21?"
Morally, no. Personally, yes.
Love to hear your guy's response on it!