Drinking Age: 18 vs. 21
Definition
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Alcohol: A colorless volatile flammable liquid, C2H5OH synthesized or obtained by fermentation of sugars and starches and widely used, either pure or denatured, as a solvent, in drugs, cleaning solutions, explosives, and intoxicating beverages.
Introduction
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Our website consists of the pros and cons of drinking, the states stance on the drinking age being 18, everything our 18 year olds already do, the effects of the media, and the history of drinking. Controversy over lowering the drinking age has risen over recent years. With our website, we will show you both positives and negatives when it comes to lowering the national drinking age to 18 years old.
The States Stance
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This page containing the states stance on the drinking age being 18. It talks about the local laws here in Indiana along with why the states and us as a country have the drinking age set at 21. It also touches on our rights in the Constitution written in the 21st amendment. To view this page click on the picture to your left or on the menu bar at the top.
History
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This page contains the history of the drinking age. Many changes have taken place in the last 100 years with the drinking age. Prohibition happened in the early 1900's which banned the sale of alcohol for 14 years. In the 1980's the age was raised from 18 to 21 which has remained a topic up for discussion since. To view this page click on the picture to your left or on the menu bar at the top.
Media Effect
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This page contains how the media effects young people to drink. Television ads and celebrities have made an effect on the younger generation to drink in recent years. This page talks about celebrity role models out there who really aren't being role models and how much media effects us. To view this page click on the picture to your left or on the menu bar at the top.
What 18 year olds already do
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This page contains what 18 year olds already do when they turn 18. When you are 18 you are considered to be an adult; you can vote in elections, buy cigarettes, be charged as an adult in court, fight for your country etc. But 18 years olds are not considered to be adult enough to drink alcohol? To view this page click on the picture to your left or on the menu bar at the top. To read an interview with an actual solider click here.
Pros and Cons
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This page contains the pros and cons of drinking at the age of 18. There are many pros and cons to think about. Having a higher drinking age does save lives, but at the same time we are adults. It is a big debate and this page shows both sides of the argument. To view this page click on the picture to your left or on the menu bar at the top.