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Independence / freedom and 21yo drinking age in USA
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:28 pm
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:28 pm
Young American fellas / ladies can go to war to fight for their country
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Adult beverage age
Reconcile these for me, please. It seems to me, if you can go to war for your country (compulsory), you should be able to drink as an adult.
Yet, not true! What gives?
In Europe they can. Why not USA?
Vs
Adult beverage age
Reconcile these for me, please. It seems to me, if you can go to war for your country (compulsory), you should be able to drink as an adult.
Yet, not true! What gives?
In Europe they can. Why not USA?
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Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:30 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
Our “freedom” is an illusion
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:30 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
You can drink on base with a military ID at 18.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:32 pm to deeprig9
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On base?
Shot dead while defending USA.
But cannot drink adult beverage at bowling alley before going to war for USA.
Makes good sense?
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:32 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
Back in the day I got my driver’s license at 15 years old, no permit but a license. Also, could buy a bottle of whiskey at 18 years old. Gone are the good old days. 
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:33 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
Because politicians let a bunch of women, MADD, browbeat them into raising the age.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:33 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
Until 1942, the minimum age to be drafted into the military was 21.
Until 1971, the minimum age to vote was 21.
Instead of lowering the drinking age to 18 because you can both vote and serve in the military at that age now, we should instead go back to the age of eligibility for voting and serving in the military to 21 like they use to be.
Until 1971, the minimum age to vote was 21.
Instead of lowering the drinking age to 18 because you can both vote and serve in the military at that age now, we should instead go back to the age of eligibility for voting and serving in the military to 21 like they use to be.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:34 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
there is no conscription. You volunteer for military service. Therefore the issues aren’t related.
Besides I Thought active duty could drink regardless. Just have to
Present military ID.
Besides I Thought active duty could drink regardless. Just have to
Present military ID.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:37 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
It's not about logic or lack there of. It's because states who don't abide by the drinking age act would lose federal highway funding.
And as someone stated above. MADD drove up huge demands for something to change.
And as someone stated above. MADD drove up huge demands for something to change.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:38 pm to Yewkindewit
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Back in the day I got my driver’s license at 15 years old, no permit but a license. Also, could buy a bottle of whiskey at 18 years old. Gone are the good old days.
Same. Got my license at 15. Bought beer and Jager at the K&B in Summerfield in Houma. Went to Curly’s as a high school freshman and drank. Different times and different attitudes towards teen drinking.
It was glorious
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:39 pm to tigerinthebueche
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there is no conscription. You volunteer for military service. Therefore the issues aren’t related.
Believe that?
You go to war for your country. Die potential.
No drink?
bullshite.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:44 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
Sounds like you make poorly informed decisions.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:47 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
quote:
if you can go to war for your country (compulsory)
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:49 pm to SoFla Tideroller
Don’t let drinking and driving that resulted in killing people confuse!
Don’t drink and drive! That simple.
If you can go to war for USA, you should be able to drink.
You are not entitled to drink n drive. Don’t be a killer. Simple as that.
Not difficult. Don’t let it be.
Don’t drink and drive! That simple.
If you can go to war for USA, you should be able to drink.
You are not entitled to drink n drive. Don’t be a killer. Simple as that.
Not difficult. Don’t let it be.
This post was edited on 7/4/26 at 10:51 pm
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:51 pm to deeprig9
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You can drink on base with a military ID at 18.
How old are you and when did you last serve?
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:53 pm to tigerinthebueche
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Sounds
60-80% of schizophrenia hallucinations are auditory.
May your dopamine flow efficiently. If not, there are meds for hallucinations. Do it.
This post was edited on 7/4/26 at 10:58 pm
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:54 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
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Don’t drink and drive! That simple. If you can go to war for USA, you should be able to drink. You are not entitled to drink n drive. Don’t be a killer. Simple as that. Not difficult. Don’t let it be.
That shite doesn’t matter. The renting a car at 25 thing without a fee is way more of a pain in the arse.
This post was edited on 7/4/26 at 10:55 pm
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:59 pm to Rize
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That shite doesn’t matter.
Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?
This post was edited on 7/4/26 at 11:00 pm
Posted on 7/4/26 at 11:01 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
Sorry, too many distracted drivers as it is. Why allow 18-19 year olds the ability to buy alcohol then get behind the wheel?
Posted on 7/4/26 at 11:11 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
quote:
Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?
No. Renting a car, renting a hotel, buying a hand gun are much better hills to die on than buying booze.
I may be dreaming this but does active duty military allow you to buy a hand gun at 18?
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