Do you think the legal drinking age should be lowered to 18 in all 50 states?
447945
Of course.  If people are old enough to vote and die for this country they should have all the priviledges of adults.
1105194
I am also for lowering the drinking age back to 18.  I am 31, mother of 2 girls, and a health teacher.  I would definitely vote it back in.  Once again, the federal government gives out millions to states who pass certain laws, this is one of them.  And if everyone did their research before they answered this question, they would know that it is not the 18-20 age group that ranks highest in drunk driving.  Change the drunk driving law, first offense:attempted murder.  In my opinion that is exactly what they are doing.  But punishing adults?  Give me a break.  I know repsonsible 18 year olds, and yet my dad who is 57 is a drunk and always has been.  Age has nothing to do with it.  If 18 is a legal adult, then it should be the age for everything!!!
501006
I say 18 if you ask me, yeah its still young i guess, but by that time, you should be finishing up H.S and have lived under parents law long enough. Just like you said, you can go fight wars and vote, thats a big responsibility right there. If you old enough to (die) and old enough to vote. then I think the legal age should be 18.. As far as drinking, let be real, if someone under age wants to drink they can get liq, its not that hard..
10074
21 is a little high. I'd go with 18. I think 16 is too young. I say permits at 16, learn for two years, mandatory drivers ed, license at 18. Make everything a consistent age in the U.S. - drinking, voting, driving, legal adult, fighting in wars, gambling, etc.
125898
My personal opinion is >>> If you're going to drink, weather you're 15 or 30, do it responsibly, dont drink and drive (I KNOW EVERYONE IS TOLD THIS, BUT ALOT OF PEOPLE DON'T LISTEN), and secondly, someone should know when enough is enough, because alot of women/girl get into horrible situations - oh yeah, and NEVER accept a drink from a "house party" from someone you dont know and trust :o)
395667
Legal age is appropriate.  Now if you are really asking when you should try it...that is another question.  Personally I do not know why some people make a big deal about drinking.  Know the facts.  Know what can happen when you drink and drive.  Ask your parents.  In my situation, I was able to drink wine when I was a child for religious reasons.  Now I did not like it.  My sister did!  She was a year younger than me also.  I look back and chuckle because she became a big drinker and now she doesn't even drink.  I am not against drinking...but I also do not keep any alcohol in my house.  I do not need it, want it, or even crave it.  You are obviously are young and do not let peer pressure detour what you want.  I have 2 children 18 and 20.  My son has tried beer...didn't like it.  My daughter has not tried anything.  I am very lucky because their Dad is a big beer drinker and I didn't actually drink.  I guess they went after my example. I do have a margarita once in a blue moon, but that is it.  You will know when the time is right.  Just wait until you know it is right for you.  Underage drinking is not acceptable.  Remember this.
1019689
In Canada, it WAS lowered to 14, the Government is looking to raise it back up again.  There are statutes that allow for 'within a certain number of years'  (for eg, a 15 year old with a 16 year old) \nI think it should be around 16, with 18 being the regular adulthood age.  I think it's silly that in the USA an 18 year old can join the military and potentially kill someone, but can't have a drink legally... now THAT is a weird one.
33533
This is all what you need to know. I got all states plus more .\n\nhttp://www.adminresources.com/psa/PSA00070.PDF#search='state%20laws%20on%20alcohol'
610033
It's called the age of majority. No, it is not legal in all 50 states. Infact, pertaining to firearms and liquor, it is ONLY a possibility in Louisiana. Now, as for emancipation (where a minor becomes independent of his/her parents), that is possible in ALL 50 states. They still may not purchase controlled substances OR vote until they are of the age mandated by the state. However, they are legally responsible for all of their own actions, financial commitments, etc.
589551
I guess it is against the law. \nThe drinking age state laws are protected by Constitution. The 21st amendment basically gave states free reign for the drinking laws.[1]\nBut for gambling there is no such amendment, and 14th amendment should apply: giving people "equal protection under laws", so people under 21 but over 18 cannot legally be treated differently from everyone else. So there might be a constitutional case against such law.\n\nSo I suggest you bring a law suit to fix it. Then again the law suit will probably take WAY more then 3 years to litigate, so you might as well just wait to hit 21.
424960
yes i would vote yes on this if they changed the age to 16
1017306
IMO, drinking AND driving should be set at 18.  If we can get drafted to die for our country at 18, then we should be given the rights and privaleges to get our licenses and drink as well.  Thats how the age to get the license was lowered nationwide - due to the draft.  However if we taught the children to moderate and not be stupid, then drinking would be less of a problem.
589378
You might be interested in a UK perspective: in the UK, you may legally drink alcohol from the age of 5 - i.e. you may be given alcohol to drink by your parents etc. in your own home etc.\n\nYou may not drink alcohol in a pub or restuarant until you're 18 (or 16 if it's with a meal).\n\nYou may not buy alcohol until you're 18.\n\nIt's interesting that the US has such (from my point of view) restrictive laws on the subject - particularly because you might think that all 18-21 year olds, when given the chance to vote, would try to change the law. I suppose it is the apathy of young voters (which is an issue in the UK too) which means that 18-21 year olds punch below their weight when it comes to politics.\n\nI personally don't buy the 'your brain isn't developed until you're 21' argument, and I can definitely sympathise with the 'if you can die for your country, you should be able to drink'. Although you could presumably extend the argument to practically anything that might cause harm to you but that doesn't harm anyone else.
255815
Ummm, for alcohol, NO!  Are you serious?  Because if seriouslly you mean that, then there is something WRONG with you!  It's bad enough with adults drunk...must we get kids drunk, too???  I'm sorry, but there is honestly something wrong with you if you're going to ask that!  I am DISGUSTED!  Alcohol is awful and immoral and it should be (like steele said) prohibited!
787996
The drinking age is 18 in some places too!\n\nI have not heard of that new law.
678907
Actually, yes. In fact, we as a society descriminate daily. For instance, youths can not drink alchohol solely due to their age. Adults cannot have sex with minors solely due to their age. Not all descrimination is bad.\n\nThe only ones who believe all descrimination is bad are those ignorant of its true definition.
298352
Yo, speak for yourself. How smart are you? Spending time, studying the drinking ages, of different countrys.