Giuliana Herrera
Mrs. Lashbrook
College Essay Writing
2 October 2014
Thousands of eighteen year olds all around the country always seem to ask the same question,”[If] I can fight and die for this country, why can’t I crack a beer?”(BU). The answer is not as simple as yes or no. The matter of the fact is different people have various thoughts and ideas, so, one person's way of thinking may not be the same as anothers. The disparity between each person is what needs to be considered while deciding whether or not to lower the drinking age. In the United States of America when one turns eighteen he is, in the eyes of the law, an adult. Therefore, he is able to vote, buy property, purchase cigarettes, and even enlist in the army. Each of these …show more content…
Consuming alcohol during teen years has the ability to affect performance in school and may even impose a learning handicap. Drinking causes an impairment to cognitive development. Having a lower drinking age heightens the dangers among younger generations. “Many 18-year-olds, for example, are still counted among the high school ranks and wield tremendous influence among their younger peers. The 14-to-17-year-old subset would have much easier connections to imbibe in an abundant flow of alcohol”(ERLC). In another study it was found that with a lower minimum legal drinking age, drinking and driving fatalities were increased not only for 18-19 year olds, but also for 15-16 year olds. A lower drinking age introduces a much larger drinking population, starting as low as 14. The law of 21 is there to help students, more people need to understand that a drinking age of 18 would increase drunk driving, vehicular accidents, and binge drinking. Research found by ERLC state, “At least 1,000 deaths are averted annually under the current law, which has also led to an 11-16 percent drop in alcohol-related fatalities among youth”(ERLC). This law ultimately saves lives. Through a higher drinking age there has been a reduction in binge drinking among teens and lower intoxication
Mrs. Lashbrook
College Essay Writing
2 October 2014
Thousands of eighteen year olds all around the country always seem to ask the same question,”[If] I can fight and die for this country, why can’t I crack a beer?”(BU). The answer is not as simple as yes or no. The matter of the fact is different people have various thoughts and ideas, so, one person's way of thinking may not be the same as anothers. The disparity between each person is what needs to be considered while deciding whether or not to lower the drinking age. In the United States of America when one turns eighteen he is, in the eyes of the law, an adult. Therefore, he is able to vote, buy property, purchase cigarettes, and even enlist in the army. Each of these …show more content…
Consuming alcohol during teen years has the ability to affect performance in school and may even impose a learning handicap. Drinking causes an impairment to cognitive development. Having a lower drinking age heightens the dangers among younger generations. “Many 18-year-olds, for example, are still counted among the high school ranks and wield tremendous influence among their younger peers. The 14-to-17-year-old subset would have much easier connections to imbibe in an abundant flow of alcohol”(ERLC). In another study it was found that with a lower minimum legal drinking age, drinking and driving fatalities were increased not only for 18-19 year olds, but also for 15-16 year olds. A lower drinking age introduces a much larger drinking population, starting as low as 14. The law of 21 is there to help students, more people need to understand that a drinking age of 18 would increase drunk driving, vehicular accidents, and binge drinking. Research found by ERLC state, “At least 1,000 deaths are averted annually under the current law, which has also led to an 11-16 percent drop in alcohol-related fatalities among youth”(ERLC). This law ultimately saves lives. Through a higher drinking age there has been a reduction in binge drinking among teens and lower intoxication