Camron+Capps

= 18 is the New 21! =

//Camron Capps is an honor student at Eldorado High School. He is currently taking dual credit classes and was part of the varsity football team. He recently got accepted to Texas Tech University and plans to pursue a career in computer// //engineering.//

February 13, 2013

America’s youth has been drinking whether you see it or not. Once they turn the qualified age, they go crazy due to the ability to drink in public. If they were introduced to the excitement of drinking in public at a younger age, they could release all the enjoyment before they move on to greater responsibilities.

Younger drinkers are trying to avoid law enforcement whereas the individuals with the qualification to perform this recreational act are not. If the young drinkers weren’t trying to hide from law enforcement officers, the drinking could be stopped before it becomes hazardous towards other persons roaming the streets or driving on the highways. Drinking irresponsibly is a symbol of a rebellion due to the fact that it’s against the law. Many individuals drink irresponsibly because it’s “cool”. This thought puts the illusion into the mind of the youth to drink more and irresponsibly because it is “cool." Giving the younger drinkers a controlled place to drink, such as a bar, would save a lot of trouble and allow them a chance to control it while they’re young.

In 29 states, it is legal for someone under the age of 21 to consume alcohol so as long as the parents give consent; so as long as it’s done on private premises. Although it gives the young a chance to drink under legal circumstances, most consider it “not enjoyable” because they are either drinking alone or alongside their parents. Many young individuals want to drink with their friends.

The fact that every 18 year-old is allowed the privilege to enlist into the military, vote, and even drive at 16 years of age. With such hazards as being in combat or even driving on the road, why is it against the law to consume alcohol? If someone is able to fight and die for our country, shouldn't they at least have the privilege to have a drink?

As a 17 year-old, I don’t think the drinking age should be lowered just because I want to start drinking ASAP. If problems can be solved and lives can be saved, why keep ourselves from a possible solution? If young men and women can sign their lives away or even drive on a hazardous highway, there shouldn’t have to be such a big fuss about allowing these young individuals to have a drink. Everyone I know drinks underage and it’s never going to stop. Give them the chance to go out and have a good time. As we are speaking, 18 is becoming the new 21; many will party, drink, and do many other things. The youth are growing up faster than you believe. The government needs to realize that things aren’t traditional anymore. The legal drinking age of 21 isn’t stopping any young man or woman from having a drink. Lowering the age to 18 is for the better.


 * =[[image:ehseaglesenglish/alejandro.jpg width="145" height="184" align="left" caption="alejandro.jpg" link="ehseaglesenglish/Alejandro Dominguez"]]If we fight for our nation when we’re 18, why can’t we have a beer?=

@Alejandro Dominguez, [|EHS]student //The drinking age should stay 21 because an eighteen year old's body is not ready to take in alcohol.// || =18 doesn't really make a difference= = = John Paul Galan, student at EHS = = //The drinking age should be 18 because that's the age you are consider to be an adult and you should get to do anything an adult does.// ||
 * =[[image:ehseaglesenglish/_MG_5065.jpg width="132" height="133" align="left" caption="_MG_5065.jpg" link="ehseaglesenglish/Benjamin Martin"]]The Battle of 18 vs. 21 Drinking Age=

Benjamin Martin, Senior atEldorado High School. //If we can fight a war, drive military equipment and handle weapons. Then why can't we be able to drink one beer.// || =What should eighteen year old's be able to do?=

Kevin Solis, EHS student,future U.S. Marine //Since we are able to fight in our wars, then should we also be able to have a few more restrictions lifted?// ||
 * =[[image:ehseaglesenglish/good picture for portfolio.jpg width="159" height="169" align="left" caption="good picture for portfolio.jpg" link="ehseaglesenglish/Domingo Garcia"]]Changing the Drinking Age=

[|Domingo Garcia], High School student at [|Eldorado High] //If an Eighteen year old can drive, join the military and go clubbing, why cant they drink?// || == == CHEERS to Being Eighteen

[|Mary Lou Martinez], Senior at [|Eldorado High School] //Too many times, parents do not realize their child is out drinking until it is too late. If a teen is allowed to move out at eighteen, should drinking also be allowed at this age?// ||
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