For my paper, the best example I came up with in class that relates to my paper is lowering the drinking age in America. I'm not sure if ill end up using this for my topic but since it’s the only idea I have now, I’ll write about it.
When we turn 18, we are considered adults. We can join the military, buy cigarettes, sign up for credit cards and for most people it’s when they finally are on their own and go to college. But even though at this age you are an adult, you still cannot drink. America is one of the few countries that still have such a high drinking age. Numerous other countries have the age set at a much more reasonable 18, such as Canada. All these countries have the same or less alcohol related problems as those countries whose age to drink is 21. A lot can be gained from lowering the drinking age to 18. One example of this is how the government will get extra money through sales taxes due to the greater number of people now allowed to buy alcohol. Also binge drinking wouldn’t occur as often since it will be more available for people to get and they will be able to drink it more freely. The drinking age in America used to be 18 and I think it’s time we go back to that.
I agree, the drinking age should be 18. or even 16 because that is when they are allowed to drive. I this a conversation with my uncle who is from Germany. I cant remember exactly how he put it, but it was in regards to how europe does not have nearly as many drunk driving issues. When people do not have to hide it, everyone is happier and safer. If kids start at a younger age they can be educated at a younger age, and maybe wont go driving around drunk because mom says be home at midnight. Instead they can just stay wherever they are at or find a DD.
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