agreed, if an 18 year old can get shot at in war he deserves the right to crack a cold one.
Traditionally the age of majority was 21 until 1971. It was then granted to those who were 18.
In my feeble mind at least, either you have reached the age of majority, or you haven’t. If you have, then all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities are yours.
MADD is the group who started the “if it saves just one life” business. I understand the sadness of the survivors of those who have been killed by a drunk driver. But MADD has never stopped it’s assault on freedom, beginning with raising the drinking age.
Some things, simply cannot be prevented. Forever raising the penalties for drunk driving is not the answer. Eventually, you end up with DUI as a capital crime.
Only if he takes on the responsibilties of wearing the uniform!
A 17 year old enlisted private is a man yet a 20 year old college student is still a boy or youth.