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Sample00 · 06-19-2007, 01:24 PM

I believe that they should leave the drinking age thing alone.
if you can fight for your country, then you should be allowed to drink. it may be a wrong way of thinking, but it works for me.
and not to derail the threat, but what I wouldnt mind our government having a look at is the age of consent for driving.
I personally would like to see a learners permit at the age of 16 and drivers license at the age of 18.
I believe that this might reduce some of the drinking and driving amongst our youth. And personally, I dont know if a 16 year old is mature enough to handle a vehicle and the responsibiliites that go with it.
just MHO

06-19-2007, 01:24 PM	#31
Sample00 Sleazy Banker Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cold Lake Alberta Canada Exp:	I believe that they should leave the drinking age thing alone. if you can fight for your country, then you should be allowed to drink. it may be a wrong way of thinking, but it works for me. and not to derail the threat, but what I wouldnt mind our government having a look at is the age of consent for driving. I personally would like to see a learners permit at the age of 16 and drivers license at the age of 18. I believe that this might reduce some of the drinking and driving amongst our youth. And personally, I dont know if a 16 year old is mature enough to handle a vehicle and the responsibiliites that go with it. just MHO