Other threats it would be better to have fewer fake

other threats, it would be better to have fewer fake identifications in circulation and more respect
for the law. The minimum legal drinking age of twenty-one (MLDA 21) enforcement is not a
priority for many law enforcement agencies. Police are inclined to ignore or under-enforce
MLDA 21 because of resource limitations, statutory obstacles, perceptions that punishments are
inadequate, and the time and effort required for processing and paperwork. An estimated two of
every 1,000 occasions of illegal drinking by youth under twenty-one results in an arrest.
Lowering the minimum legal drinking age of twenty-one would reduce the number of underage
people who are hurt from alcohol-related injuries or accidents due to fear of legal consequences
if they sought medical attention.
State governments should have the right to establish a lower legal drinking age that
reflects their unique demographics, legal context, and history. The Uniform Drinking Act, which
compelled states to set the legal drinking age at twenty-one by withholding ten percent of
highway funding from states that kept the minimum legal drinking age at eighteen, is an example
of federal government overreach into state affairs. Many states that were happy with their
minimum legal drinking age at eighteen bowed to federal pressure rather than lose millions in
annual highway funds. This is a strong point which proves that it is in fact alright to allow the
eighteen year olds to drink at this age rather than twenty-one; our citizens of this age group were
already being allowed to drink but were suddenly restrained from such action all because the
states boweed to the federal law in order to receive funding for their state highways.

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Although with all that has been presented many oppose of the lowering of the legal
drinking age can interfere with development of the young adult brain's frontal lobes, essential for
functions such as emotional regulation, planning, and organization. When alcohol consumption
interferes with this early adult brain development, the potential for chronic problems such as
greater vulnerability to addiction, dangerous risk-taking behavior, reduced decision-making
ability, memory loss, depression, violence, and suicide is greater. Many rights in the United
States are conferred on citizens at age twenty-one or older. A person cannot legally purchase a
handgun nor gamble in a casino in most states. Notice how it is said that most states do not allow
this; certain states do allow eighteen year olds to purchase guns and ammunition so why aren’t
they allowed to have a mere beverage? Until the age of twenty-one individuals may be able to
adopt a child, rent a car for most companies at age twenty-five, or run for President until age
thirty-five. Drinking should be similarly restricted due to the responsibility required to self and
others. The ages provide are what the society, the United States of America people, consider to
be mature and responsible enough regarding the age group. Albeit not everyone may agree upon
these ages they are part of the federal law that must be followed in this particular country.