I stopped reading about halfway down in the comments honestly. I think it's silly to start arguing over illegal drinking because it's likely not going to change anyone's opinion. Also, I'd like to point out that I don't believe either the Australian or the American eighteen year olds were even half as drunk as our legal counterparts. That may be because certain Australians hold their liquor better (than say, Doug) or because certain Americans don't really like hangovers (like the three day one I got in Scotland when I turned 18, which put me two years over their legal age, thank you).
My point is, people break all sorts of laws. I'm sure you've broken laws you weren't even aware of. Something like dirnking is an integral part of American social interaction if we're all honest. Most people drink and I knew a lot of people who started when they were 13 or 14 back home so I don't think getting upset over 18 is really worth the trouble. The question is whether or not people are responsible and hurt themselves or others. As far as I recollect no one got hurt so where's the issue?
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Date: 2007-10-16 07:14 pm (UTC)My point is, people break all sorts of laws. I'm sure you've broken laws you weren't even aware of. Something like dirnking is an integral part of American social interaction if we're all honest. Most people drink and I knew a lot of people who started when they were 13 or 14 back home so I don't think getting upset over 18 is really worth the trouble. The question is whether or not people are responsible and hurt themselves or others. As far as I recollect no one got hurt so where's the issue?