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⌈ Secret Post #7023 ⌋

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Re: Why the drinking age in the US is 21

[(Anonymous)]

I actually wonder about this because I do think the taboo is part of it and that many people have experiences like yours of being around unsafe people just to get access to alcohol.

But it’s worth noting that even before prohibition, 21 was a common age limit in the states. It was in the late 60s or early 70s that states lowered the age limits and drunk driving deaths skyrocketed. I do wonder if earlier legal access combined with modern attitudes and education could work. Obviously plenty of 18 year olds could drink responsibly or at least not get anyone killed. But there are still many who would and I think the questions are what’s the average 18 year old like and are drunk driving deaths likely to increase if the drinking age is lowered.

I do think comparing America to other countries, especially Europe but honestly most of the world, is disingenuous. America relies on road travel. Only a small portion of the country live in areas that are not fully dependent on cars to get around. Saying that young people in the UK can drink at 18 without any major societal problems is irrelevant because they’re mostly hanging out in public spaces and are within walking distance of home or have public transportation options. (I’ve lived half my life there so while I know it isn’t true of absolutely everyone, it is the norm. Also, people complain about them because they may not be killing anyone but they often engage in antisocial behavior and make life miserable for everyone in their vicinity.) But in America the vast majority have to drive somewhere to purchase alcohol. That may or may not be a bar or club. Almost every one of them will then need to drive home. Taxis and Ubers aren’t universal; I’ve lived in only three places in America where those would be options and one of those places was a city with phenomenal bus service so I literally never used taxis. Point being that the majority will be on the road because it’s the only choice. Yes they should get a designated driver but unless that becomes a service for hire that’s available everywhere, it isn’t going to happen any more for young people than it does for older people.