To Drink or Not To Drink At Eighteen

The legal drinking age in the United States is 21. There are just a few countries that have a similar high-end age limit for drinking. In fact, some countries have absolutely no limit on the age an individual can legally consume alcohol. Part of the argument stems from the fact that in most areas of life an individual is acknowledged as an adult at the age of 18. They can vote, enlist in military service and most cases marry. With that amount of responsibility, why shouldn't they be allowed ...