Question by 129chaos: Why are kids allowed to go to war at 18, but kids cannot drink alcohol until they are 21?
It is ridiculous, if I can be sent to a war I don’t think a beer should be out of the question.
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Answer by TunS
depends on the country…
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America is a war mongering country with undue Christian influence
Ever noticed if a 15 year old works he pays taxes, but he cannot vote?
It is ridiculous but the drinking law does make sense; you’re still growing mentally and psychically; damaging your liver and brain with alcohol before than is a horrible thing to do.
It’s just a dumb thing American does-but when your 18 you’re a adult. Even tho everyone calls ya a teen. 21 when your brain is fully developed
Because most kids arent willing to go to war. Because most kids do retarded things like drink and drive. Because many adults do retarded things. And if you have been- you sure as **** deserve that right. But sitting on a FOB doesnt count.
i agree completely absurd..
Who is sending you to war. We have an all volunteer military.
If you do not like a law pay attention in your civics class and find out how to change it, instead of typing a question on this forum.
A question that is asked at least twice a day.
In some ways, I think I agree that kids under 21 should be able to drink since they can go to war…On the otherhand, their brain is still developing & lets admit it, alcohol + teens(18 and under) isn’t always the best mix. They cant make good decisions on when to stop drinking, etc. So I think it should stay at 21 and prob always will..
Heck, you can also vote and be charged as an adult for crimes at 18. But you are expendable at that age, haven’t purchased property or barely started a viable career or family, so you are prime fodder for disposable soldiering.
I concur 120 percent and even brought it up many a times when I was active duty! In my years in active duty, as long as I knew that they were not leaving, I allowed my troops to drink! Was I violating the UCMJ, yes! I treated them like adults, even if it meant breaking the rules, and they acted like adults when it came down to it. If I ever get voted king, anyone serving in the defense of our country and lives should be allowed to have a beer or two!
Kids have a choice. BUT alcohol should not be a choice. If statistics serves us right, a major percentage of (drunk) teens around the world are the number one cause of fatal accidents. Join the military then if you get sent to war.. buy your booze in that country… then let’s see how you can manage to live with alcohol in your system.
Teens + alcohol = high octane fun which may cause serious side effects… like bragging, racing cars, smoking and un protected sex… which could all lead to serious problems by the time they turn 21.
Stay away from alcohol and wait, it’s what’s best. And if you don’t want to join the military, no one is forcing you, hear me now believe me later… it’s for your own good.
I agree it is asinine.
I thought it was wrong during Viet Nam and I think it is still wrong. When I was younger I thought the drinking age should be drooped to 18. Now I am older and think that we shouldn’t allow anyone under the age of 21 in a war zone.
whoa ! you think kids that are drunk at 18 could fight with live ammo in a war ? that’s why no booze till 21 ! why are you bringing this up,you probably have had a fake i.d. since 16 !
No it’s not ridicules, at 18 a person can easily take orders but they don’t always make the right decisions for themselves. In my day, 18 was the drinking age and I saw many of my friend die at the wheel from driving drunk. Taking orders is a part of growing up and something that is seriously taken for granted these days. when a person drinks alcohol they are no longer in control of their own life, the alcohol is. PARKERD has the right idea, no one is sent to war these days, they volunteer and face it, you’re going to drink whether it’s legal or not so have at it kid.
Sorry but I’ve lost too many friends due to alcohol and I have yet to lose a friend to war. It’s a shame you think more about getting high than your country.