Underage drinking as been a major topic in the United States for the past decade. Many Americans believe lowering the legal drinking age can decrease the binge drinking that occurs at many colleges, others believe that lowering it would encourage dangerous behaviors at a younger age. I personally think lowering it would allow a lot of opportunities for many Americans, like becoming more responsible for alcohol consumption while drinking in moderation. It would also allow many of our soldiers under the age of 21 to consume alcohol for a major cause: PROTECTING our country...
Take a look at the following links to become more aware of underage drinking and the many benifits for lowering the legal drinking age:
Take a look at the following links to become more aware of underage drinking and the many benifits for lowering the legal drinking age:
http://sks.sirs.com/cgi-bin/hst-article-display?id=S965216-0-7138&artno=0000314845&type=ART
http://sks.sirs.com/cgi-bin/hst-article-display?id=S965216-0-7138&artno=0000313239&type=ART
http://sks.sirs.com/cgi-bin/hst-article-display?id=S965216-0-7138&artno=0000296730&type=ART
Discussion Questions:
1. Do you think United States should lower the legal drinking to at least 18? Why or why not?
2. Do you think lowering the legal drinking age would benifit many college students? Why or why not?
3. Do you think it is okay for teenagers to drink moderatley with their families? Why or why not?