Should we raise the drinking age? (1 Viewer)

[0bs3n3]

Given the increase in alcohol-related violence, do you think it's high time we raised the drinking age back to 21?

 

[ashie0]

How would raising the drinking age stop alcohol related violence? Are you stupid?

 

[0bs3n3]

How would raising the drinking age stop alcohol related violence? Are you stupid?

I didn't state my position now did I? This is just an ongoing debate. Having said that I don't really care what age it is.

 

[ashie0]

I didn't state my position now did I? This is just an ongoing debate.

It was suggested in your post and you voted in a public poll. Fuck.

 

[0bs3n3]

It was suggested in your post and you voted in a public poll. Fuck.

yeaaah just lost all credibility. Should have made an option for I don't care what age it is....Not a major stepping stone to me, doesn't really open up any more opportunities.

 

[kelraldo]

They should wait till l turn 21 first then raise it....

 

[HumanDichotomy]

Aaaaaaanyway, in my opinion, it won't make any difference. If people want to drink, they're going to drink, just the same as it is now, get fake IDs or older people to buy the alcohol.

 

[SeCKSiiMiNh]

IMO, raising the drinking age would just result in more underage drinking. Like for example, the prohibition in america did little prevent alcohol consumption. On the contrary, it encouraged it and resulted in more crimes such as bootlegging, smuggling, illegal comsumption etc.

 

[melaniestrollll]

IMO, raising the drinking age would just result in more underage drinking. Like for example, the prohibition in america did little prevent alcohol consumption. On the contrary, it encouraged it and resulted in more crimes such as bootlegging, smuggling, illegal comsumption etc.

increased opportunity for prosecution!

 

[SeCKSiiMiNh]

increased opportunity for prosecution!

So that's why we should raise the drinking age? More people to prosecute?

 

[M3riJaan]

IMO, raising the drinking age would just result in more underage drinking. Like for example, the prohibition in america did little prevent alcohol consumption. On the contrary, it encouraged it and resulted in more crimes such as bootlegging, smuggling, illegal comsumption etc.

lol so lets lower it, and maybe people will get bored and stop??

 

[Amogh]

Aaaaaaanyway, in my opinion, it won't make any difference. If people want to drink, they're going to drink, just the same as it is now, get fake IDs or older people to buy the alcohol.

Ye
On the contrary, further steps should be taken to actually enforce this law.
heck i know loads of people who drink underage

Yes.
change it after im 22
lol

 

[melaniestrollll]

So that's why we should raise the drinking age? More people to prosecute?

keeps my life as a barrister for minors interesting. the more the merrier!

 

[SeCKSiiMiNh]

lol so lets lower it, and maybe people will get bored and stop??

No; All I'm saying is that raising the drinking age cannot be a solution.

 

[0bs3n3]

Yes, they can still get it, but they will have to stay away from clubs, no? There is at least some merit to it.

 

[aussie-boy]

Given the increase in alcohol-related violence, do you think it's high time we raised the drinking age back to 21?

Yeah because its the young kids out for a good time who are the principal perpetrators of alcohol charged violence

 

[jennyfromdabloc]

Yes, they can still get it, but they will have to stay away from clubs, no? There is at least some merit to it.

Clubs: A highly regulated, well lit environment with extensive security.

Alternatives: Parks, on the streets, beaches and various public places where teenagers are totally at the mercy of whatever strangers frequent these areas, where there is no regulation or security, and where drinkers cause a nuisance to local residents.

hmmm, which is preferable?

 

[will-anal]

I wonder what the statistics are for alcohol related violence in terms of age groups. If there is a substantial amount of violence caused by people over 21, they can suck my wang.

 

[Planck]

Fuck this shit

 

[flaganarchy]

i sais loweh it