Alcoholism
Tramontelli 1
Mike Tramontelli
Mr. Greshes
English 12
30 April 2007
Is the Drinking Age too High? A Modern Controversy
There has been a controversy in the United States of America ever since the legal drinking age was increased from 18 to 21. Many new points of contention have arisen ever since the federal government passed their decision. In my opinion, I think that the drinking age should be lowered again to eighteen for many reasons. Usually every weekend, most teenagers' main thrill is drinking and getting drunk. Research has found that restricting access to alcohol doesn't lower its consumption among young people. It just happens to do the exact opposite. Such a high drinking age makes alcohol the forbidden fruit. When teen in this country get a hold of alcohol, drinking in moderation goes right out the window. ., The present drinking age is counter-productive and makes young people drink in excess and doesn't allow for teens to learn drinking in......
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