I think the age to legally purchase alcohol should be set at 65. That's right, only senior citizens should be able to buy any kind of alcohol.
That way, we could resell drinks to younger people, and make a living should Social Security go under.
Come to think of it, that's a perfect plan, and I came up with it while cold sober!
Should the legal drinking age be lowered to 18 since many collage students might be more compelled to drink when it is against the law?
Enforcement of a drinking age is one of the farthest things from pragmatic as I can imagine. Drinking only harms society when those who drink drive, so we should focus on laws and enforcement regarding drinking and driving, not on what age people are drinking at. So long as someone gets drunk and it doesn't affect anyone else, what relevance should it have to our government?
I think the age to legally purchase alcohol should be set at 65. That's right, only senior citizens should be able to buy any kind of alcohol.
That way, we could resell drinks to younger people, and make a living should Social Security go under.
Come to think of it, that's a perfect plan, and I came up with it while cold sober!
PLC, its a good plan.
On a serious note, look at where drinking is not a problem. Continental Europe. Why? Because people are introduced to drink slowly. Wine is common at meals for young children, and they can get served in a pub from about the age of 12 (although 16 is the actual legal limit in most of the countries in question). The bartender uses common sense, serving them one or two pints and they don't find drinking a big deal. By the time they are 18, they've been drinking beer for a good few years and don't see the appeal in taking advantage of the fact they can now buy harder alcoholic drinks like vodka.
Interesting concept PLC, let the elders control the booze trade. You might have something there. Or how about a portion of the tax revenue from alcohol directed towards SS?