stay just stay

There has been a big fuss over the drinking age being changed to 18.Some people think staying at 21 is best, because it could help save about 800 lives a year. Then on the other side people think it should be lowered, not just like you can drink, but take a class and permit.They would say its good but people would probably finish the classes when they turn 21.

In my case I believe the age should stay at 21 not lower to 18. Even though it's a two year difference, I think it could cause more harm than happiness. For example the national traffic safety administration estimates that raising the drinking age to 21 saves 800 lives year. You make think that's a small amount but it isn't when you think about it is because all those people had lives and families. Also if we did lower it would that mean 800 lives would be lost? Then I think lowering it wouldn't help them because they might think it's fun then but what happens when they loose their memory?

The other side that says lower the drinking age has a bunch of malarkey point of views. One they talk about and compare the drinking ages of other countries. That's kind of stupid because so many countries are different and have different points of views. Two they say "they recommend drinking learner permits for the 18 year old". That's just going to waste the people's time who takes the classes. Also would be a hassle to carry around if people don't even carry around their license. So they don't make a good fight.

Then we have evidence that's wrong to because back in 70's they tried it. It didn't turn out good because they had more alcohol consumption by youth. If they learned from the 70's then, why are we talking about it now?! I just believe we should just stop talking about changing just let it stay. I'm saying this because eighteen year olds are trying to get their lives together and drinking could probably ruin their lives.

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