[Illbay]

The states raised the drinking age because traffic fatalities involving drunk drivers between the ages of 18 and 21 went up so alarmingly.

It isn't "statist", btw, to recognize that the Constitution gives the states the right to regulate what goes on in their borders.

I guess I could ask why you're such an irrational nihilist, but that'd be pointless, wouldn't it?

[FreeTally]

The states raised the drinking age because traffic fatalities involving drunk drivers between the ages of 18 and 21 went up so alarmingly.

BS.

[Hacksaw]

It isn't "statist", btw, to recognize that the Constitution gives the states the right to regulate what goes on in their borders.

I completely agree, but the fact is that the FedGov will punish states who do not fall in line - most likely through road funding.

My take is that if you are old enough to get your head blown off in military combat, you are old enough to drink a beer.

And no, I no longer drink. I am a recovering addict myself. I would never promote it to anyone - it is trash.

[SoDak]

The states were powerless in this matter. Congress made them change their laws or lose highway funding.

[southern rock]

It isn't "statist", btw, to recognize that the Constitution gives the states the right to regulate what goes on in their borders.

Yes it is. State may NOT deprive a single person of inalienable rights. Drinking what you please when you please is a right. There you go.