At 18 someone can be charged as an adult, buy their way to lung cancer, and be drafted into the military, but they can't buy a drink. They can't go to a club or even a dine-in movie if the establishment sells alcohol. They're too young. But suddenly, at 21, that person has become incredibly mature and can drink. The problem is many 21-year-olds aren't. There are so many 18-year-olds that are much more mature than many 21-year-olds (and for that matter 30-year-olds), but can't drink due to state laws that are influenced by the Minimum Drinking Age Act. At least, 18-year-olds can vote to change this. Let the government tax alcohol to death and businesses profit. But at least allow our so-called "adults" be adults.



