Do you think there would be a large financial impact if we lowered the drinking age to 18?

[70Ford]

Originally Posted by delusianne

That's a classic kid argument - so classic it's cliched.

If you're talking about why are 18 year olds recruited for the military, it's because they're young, healthy, strong, and malleable. They haven't begun to think for themselves yet in any meaningful way, and between 18 and 22 they're in optimum physical shape.

allforcats's post says it all, and you might also ask an alcoholic if he or she thinks it's a good idea.

Why would I ask an alcoholic? You want me to ask an addict if an 18 year old person should be allowed to drink? That question would skip the issue. Why would you want to skip the issue?

Actually children younger than 18 are recruited for military service.
Did you know you can go to basic training at age 17 - in your Junior year? You need to be an emancipated minor...meaning you need your parent's permission. At 18, you don't...because you are considered to be a "legal adult."

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The maximum age to enlist in the Army is 42 years old. They recruit them because they are available and they can fit the standards.

You said my argument was so classic, it's cliche. So what? It's true.

[harry chickpea]

Originally Posted by decafdave

whew....you mind if I keep this for future arguments? Off CD of course

Fine by me. I do appreciate and respect that people are caring and want to reduce pain and suffering. I just happen to strongly believe that there are far better ways to do that than outright intimidation and sleazy backroom deals with lawmakers denying Federal highway funding to states that didn't go along with the increase in drinking age.