Drinking Age Consistent

Drinking Age: Consistent

So, should this Act of 1987 be enforced or not? It is my opinion that minimum drinking age of 21 that our society accepted should not be lowered. The following arguments will show the base of my view on this question.

It is widely known that "a majority of college students under this age [21] consume alcohol... in an irresponsible manner. This is because drinking by these youth is seen as an enticing 'forbidden fruit', a 'badge of rebellion against authority' and a symbol of 'adulthood'" (1). Therefore, in my judgment, these giddiness, frivolity and irresponsibility come from an inner wish of everyone's ego to prove that the Universe is circling around that particular human being and to prove that nobody else ever has right to tell that person what to do anymore. In addition, it is marked out that the percentage of driving accidents involving usage of alcohol has declined since the 1987 law of new MDA was nationally approved and enforced. However, "the decrease in drinking and driving problems [is] the result of many factors and not just the rise in purchase age or the decreased per capita consumption. These include: education concerning drunk driving, designated driver programs, increased seat belt and air bag usage, safer automobiles, lower speed limits, free taxi services from drinking establishments, etc." (1). Of course, the society's attention to educate teenagers is vital. Nonetheless, it would not be that huge of a deal to put some restrictions on human wishes, unless our standards are put to a test at the age of 18. There are still a lot of people for whom it is a fundamental and very critical time at this age to prove that they are capable of making right choices and that they finally feel, like they are able to turn the whole world upside down.

The main argument of neo-prohibitionists is that "drinking in moderation is neither undesirable nor dangerous but is actually associated with better health and greater