Drinking Age

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Introduction
Pros
- Pro 1: 18, not 21, is the age of legal majority (adulthood) in the United States.
- Pro 2: MLDA 21 is ineffective because young adults will consume alcohol regardless, leading to dangerous behaviors.
- Pro 3: MLDA creates a mindset of noncompliance with the law among young adults.
Pro Quotes
Cons
- Con 1: Alcohol consumption before age 21 is irresponsible and dangerous.
- Con 2: MLDA 21 lowers alcohol consumption and illicit drug use across age groups.
- Con 3: Alcohol consumption should be based on age of license (legality), rather than age of majority (adulthood).
Con Quotes
State-by-State MLDA 21 Adoption and Exceptions
- Sources for State-by-State MLDA 21 Adoption and Exceptions
International Minimum Ages for Sales of Alcohol
- Source for International Minimum Ages for Sales of Alcohol
Discussion Questions
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