I think the legal alcohol age limit at 21 is fine. Despite others opinions about wanting the age limit lowered, I think it is good that people wait until they are mature enough to handle alcohol. Kids my age have complained about the legal age and have said that there was no doubt that they were mature enough to handle alcohol. That in itself shows they are not mature. Handling alcohol responsively is big and I really doubt kids my age are ready for responsible handling. The only reason kids my age want to drink in the first place is to party and get drunk! That is not a good reason to drink; I think it is alright if you enjoy yourself and drink alcohol for pleasure...but getting wasted should definitely be frowned upon.
Another point to back up why underage drinking is not good: The HealthDay News reports:
"Having that first drink before age 15 puts the imbiber at a higher risk for developing an alcohol problem later in life, a new report suggests."
That is not good! People in my family have had drinking problems in the past (none that I had to deal first hand with) and it has really been impressed upon me not to abuse alcohol. Therefore, I think it's wisest to leave the alcohol age limit at 21, for the betterment of everyone everywhere.
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