Do you remember your first taste of alcohol? How old were you? Twenty-one? All 50 states currently demand that their citizens reach age 21 before they can legally drink. But there's a growing movement that says mandatory minimum laws may do more harm than good. When determining the right date when a young person can take one of their final steps towards personal responsibility and freedom, what's the right answer?
Lax enforcement is no excuse to repeal a law that saves the lives of hundreds of teenagers a year. Enforcement may be expensive, but value of the lives saved is priceless.
Next Argument
5
5
8
3
5
4
5
5
5
8
3
5
4
6
4
1
4
5
Biweekly updates on new debates and experts
Please check your email to confirm your subscription.
© 2008 Opposing Views, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Opposing Views, Inc. is not responsible for the content posted on this website. Please view full disclaimer under Terms
Expert Verified
