For peole over 21 because we know minors don't drink,Did you ever?
341118
I usually say get me home right now! I was always afraid that something might happen to me. Yes, fell down the stairs couple of times, and one time I picked a fight with a bouncer 4 times bigger than me because he said I was underage.\nThe next time out i was burned from going to the club and friend asked me, don't you remember picking a fight with that security guard...I said no...I wouldn't do sure a thing. OH WELL...
440819
possession of alcohol under the legal age
743795
i dont kno, did u drink!? lol
50719
You can fight for your country (volunteer) at age 18 because that is the age of majority when a person is deemed old enough to sign binding contracts (to buy a car or join the Army, etc.).\n\nYou can not drink (and drive) until you are 21 for several reasons.  If drinking was legal at say 18, it would be freely available to friends (in high school!) below 18, and lead to far more drinking/driving accidents.  It often does anyway among those who ignore the law.  Driving for many aged 18 or less is a new skill and alcohol can wipe out a new skill much easier than a well-ingrained skill, clouding judgement and coordination, leading to serious injury and death for friends and perfect strangers who merely got in the way.  The record speaks for itself.\n\nIn a perfect world, no one would abuse alcohol and there would be no war.  Those who drink beer illegally are also less apt to fight for their country - because they do not value the rule of law.\n\nFor those who survive to age 21, there will be plenty of time to drink beer and serve their country, as they choose.
75414
It's primarily about being mature enough to make the right decisions for yourself. In my state, it is 21. Even at 21 I know I made some pretty crappy decisions about drinking, but I can guarantee they were better than the decisions I would have made at 16. We have so many kids that drink and drive. They think they are invincible! \n\nAnother reason could deal with body weight. Your body can tolerate a bit more alcohol depending on your body weight. \n\nAgain, each person is different. Some 16 year olds are a lot more mature than some 30 year olds I know. Some are also a lot LARGER than people that are older. But the law has to find a compromise.....and thus sets an age limit for what they believe is in the public's best interest. Even then.........we still find that it does not alway deter kids from drinking.....driving......destroying their lives and others.
216779
Ummm....The USA is probabaly the only one that really has one, or actually enforeces it. So a better question would have been, "What coutries do have an age limit on drinking?"
364815
Pretty much it's 21 through out this nation and I would keep it the same or raise it to 23.  \n\nI see these 19 - 21 year olds drinking and being stupid.  Just last week 3 19 year old teenagers where drinking and driving.  Guess what... they crashed into a tree and all three are now gone.  \n\nIt's stupid stuff.  I feel bad for these parents who lost their kids.\n\n\nBut I believe no matter what the drinking age is, kids will be kids and experiment with alcohol, smoking and drugs.  They are no different than we were kids.  We did the same crap, but somehow survived it.  \n\n\nLooking back at it now, I can see how foolish and stupid I was with drinking, smoking and drugs.  Thank God I came to realize what I was doing was not good for me and straighten my butt out very quickly.
1019216
Remember, most of these players (European or South American) live in nations with either lower drinking ages or far more liberal attitudes regarding alcohol consumption. Even in some nations with lower drinking ages the subject of underage drinking is not taboo. This often leads to far lower levels of abuse and alcoholism due to simply exposing young people to it at a younger age. In The U.S. underage drinking is seen as part of a rebelling stage in the early teen stages. If the drinking is accepted is that really rebelling?\nSo I guess to answer your question, they celebrate exactly like all other athletes, by drinking an ass-load of champagne. Oh, and they are rich so they do whatever they want.
1145744
if there were.. i would have been there when i was 13... lol.. What you can do is....... Find a friend who's parents dont give a shit about nything that they do.. and chip in for a party with non-alcoholic drinks.. =))
1066050
The Legal age of 21 is good.\n \nALL PEOPLE need to take responsibility for their own actions.  If you are 21+, you can go out, drink legally, have fun and safely drive home.  Military personnel can drink at 18, on the base.\nI'm sure some 14yr olds could drive safely after a few drinks, but that doesn't mean we should lower the drinking age and driving age.  I've actually witnessed some 34yr olds, who can't drive after a few drinks.  Should it raised to 35 or worse, illegal to drink after the age of 33?  There will always be people under the age of 21, that find a way to get alcohol, but it's not OK.  If you get caught, you get in trouble.  If you're driving over the legal limit, you will get in big trouble and could serious hurt or kill people.  Don't ruin someone elses good time.\n\nIt's OK to drink, just know your limit and be responsible.  Call a friend/cab, take the bus or sleep in your car until you sober up.
610033
It's called the age of majority. No, it is not legal in all 50 states. Infact, pertaining to firearms and liquor, it is ONLY a possibility in Louisiana. Now, as for emancipation (where a minor becomes independent of his/her parents), that is possible in ALL 50 states. They still may not purchase controlled substances OR vote until they are of the age mandated by the state. However, they are legally responsible for all of their own actions, financial commitments, etc.
378700
I dont' feel there really is an official age.  You could 18 because its when the US government has classified someone is no long a minor, but if you go to somewhere else in the world the age would be different.  \n\nIf you want a 'official' per the government answer, I'd say 18 as thats when someone is no longer a minor.  But think about it, you can vote, join the army and die for the country but the government wont let you go buy a beer after a hard day.  Seem logical?  Not to me.  \n\nThe US is also in the minority when it comes to a stiff and high drinking age.  Kids start drinking wine at dinner at young ages in other countries and are even allowed in bars, sometimes before they are even 14 or 16.  Those countries also don't have the problems with 'under age' drinking, drunk drivers, and binge drinking by minors that we do.  Just goes to show what a little trust and freedom can do when you don't put an 'official' age on when a person is an adult.
843843
They did not for my dad.  So I was just there.  i could have drank and I am 17.  Darn.  I would have loved to get drunk off my A S S.
155586
no it is not illegal just to be in the presence there are lot of night clubs that let you in at 18 but you have to be 21 to drink
521894
I don't think so.  Even people under 25 but over 21 have trouble.
1131642
When I was 18 - it was a legal drinking age at that time.  I truly don't understand it either.  I believe if we can send someone off to war at 18, we can surely allow them to have a drink.  That's just my opinion.
626266
No. I live in the only territory in the United States (Puerto Rico) where the legal age is 18 and frankly, it's time that they raise it to 21.We are losing 4 to 5 kids every week because of alcohol.They use it because they want to look mature but end up doing things they will regret.Trust me my friend,if you raise the legal age of drinking, the only winners will be the morgues and funeral parlors.