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Is it irresponsible to even suggest lowering the drinking age?

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Source: Creators Syndicate


August 28, 2008

In 1985, when New York raised its alcohol purchase age to 21 under federal pressure, I was a sophomore at Cornell. One day, I was responsible enough to order a beer; the next day, I wasn't.

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    I think that it should be 21. someone on here said 25. that may be even better. No, I am not a Bible thumper. I know from my A & P classes and growth and development classes about the brains growth and the damage ETOH causes to the young developing brain

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    i do not agree that just because the legal age is 21 that there has been a signifigant decrease in underage drinking. I mean wow. Kids are going to get it whatever the legal age is (not that I condone it). But the scare tactics MADD is trying to employ seems to be founded on a weak premise

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    Let's hear for those who are out to ruin the liquor industry.

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