At age 19, people should be legally able to purchase and consume alocoholc beverages.
At 19 most people have graduated with a high school diploma.
At 19 most people either continue to higher their education, or enter the work force.
In forms of higher education 18 19 and 20 year olds in most cases are surrounded by alcohol.
When you continue to the work force whether it's your full time job or internship, it should be legal to have drinks with co workers to build relationships.
At 19 you are able to serve your country and die for your country, yet can not legally have a alcoholic beverage.
At 19, socially people are surrounded by adults, at 18 people are categorized as adults.
19 years of age should be the new legal drinking age where they can purchase and consume alcohol