Why Can't Soldiers Drink At The Age Of 18???
147185
Because it's still the law. But I have known many a bartender who will look the other way when I flash my military i.d. ; )
1052641
I have one helpful tidbit:\n\nYou cannot drink at 18\nAt 21 you can\n\n(18th and 21st amendments)\n\nHope that helps. Plus a summary:\n\n1st Freedoms of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly\n2nd Right to bear arms\n3rd No Quartering soldiers in private homes (Privacy)\n4th Searches and seizures; warrants\n5th Due process of law\n6th Rights of the accused\n7th Right to trial by jury in civil cases\n8th Excessive bail & fines; cruel & unusual punishment\n9th Unenumerated rights retained by the people\n10th Powers reserved to the states or to the people\n11th Immunity of states to foreign suits\n12th Revision of presidential election procedures\n13th Abolition of slavery\n14th Citizenship, state due process, state equal protection\n15th Racial suffrage\n16th Federal income tax\n17th Direct election to the United States Senate\n18th Prohibition of alcohol (Repealed by 21st amendment)\n19th Women's suffrage\n20th Term Commencement for congress (January 3) and president (January 20)\n21st Repeal of Eighteenth Amendment; state and local prohibition permitted\n22nd Presidential term limit\n23rd Representation of Washington, DC in Electoral College\n24th Suffrage and prohibition of poll taxes\n25th Presidential disabilities\n26th Age suffrage\n27th Variance of congressional compensation\n\nGood luck.
410819
I think the big problem is drinking and driving, we need to one raise the driving age to 18 as well.  I think the effect wouldn't be that noticible because everyone over 18 already drinks, they would just get less under age drinking citations.  Every other country except Canada that I can think of allows drinking at 18, or in many tird worlds there is no drinking age.  If people are responsible and we use Europe as a guideline it can be something that isn't a big deal.
658836
In accordance with local laws, no alcohol is permitted at the military bases in Afghanistan. As you might imagine, there seems to be a black market and illegal sale and consumption, but the consequence of being caught with illegal substances is quite severe.
134866
The same logic that allows an 18 to go to war, but not to drink until they are 21. It's retarded, my daughter had the same deal when she was 18. It's asinine.
900122
The United States has a Federal Government, not a National Government.  Each state is responsible for governing itself regarding matters within that state.\n\nAs for the drinking age, the states are free to set it as they please.  About 20 years ago the federal government passed a law that any state that was not age 21 would lose it's share of federal highway maintenance money.  All the states wanted the money so they changed it.
302629
There was (and really still is not) a federal law regarding drinking ages. From the time prohibition ended the age was left up to the states, which mostly limited it to 21. In part because of the Vietnam War and the fact that many veterans came home unable to purchase alcohol, many states lowered their legal drinking ages to 18. In 1984, under pressure from MAAD and other such groups, Congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984, which threatened to reduce highway spending by 10% if states did not increase the drinking age to 21.
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.
49562
Most police forces will not take uneducated 18 year olds.  They require at least an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice.  Some require a Bachelors Degree.  The military has MANY more occupations other than policing, from cook to fireman, mechanic, to air traffic controller.  Very different, but both important to our society.\n\nAlso, soldiers don't eat as many donuts(kidding!)
181214
You know I really don't see why not? After all people in Europe are allowed to drink at the age of 16-Germany---and in Mexico the drinking age was 18 until now that it's 21. I think the reason why it's 21 is because people in the US are too freaking retarded and dont' know how to act right. Why in foreign countries the drinking age is lower and they actually have less accidents or anyother problems? Think about that!
507423
if ur old enought to fight and die for your country at 18 then at that age u should be able to buy and drink a beer
184485
the legal drinking age is not the same everywhere.  Every province can choose its own. \n\nIt is either 18 or 19, depending of the province (check out the link below). \n\nOf course, in certain places and in most of Quebec, the law is not enforced very diligently...
531226
They mean they can be able to drink alcohol. A lot of people like to drink and its a sign of growing up; but they can't do that till they're legally 21.
43240
Because you are not old enough to drink.
39841
Why can't you spell or write properly?  You obviously don't need to drink, you need to keep the few brain cells you have left.\n\nDon't worry about such complex problems (forget about studies that show that alchohol affects the brain differently for people that are younger IE: 18) and instead worry about things more suited to you:  Why the sun is bright, what your favorite color is, ect.
119511
You are considered an adult by law at the age of 18.  However, even the government knows that 18 year olds aren't very responsible since that legal drinking age is 21.\nI believe you are considered an adult when you start acting like it.  When you can support yourself on your own, behave responsibly, and own up to your own mistakes.
176967
No they should not. Ya it is fun but not healthy for children. I believe you should be 21 to be able to drink legally. The kids may have problems later in life due to under age drinking.