In 1980 the government raised the drinking age to twenty-one because the number of drunk driving accidents was causing many teen-age deaths. ... This type of record can cause a problem in the future when looking for a job, applying for a professional license, or seeking admission to graduate school. ... Drunk driving is the leading cause of teen-age deaths (Birckmayer & Hemenway 1). The government figured that if they raised the drinking age the percentage of deaths by drunk driving would decrease. ... More than 1/3 of high school seniors" drinks to get drunk and if the age was lowered then th...

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Making alcohol legal would open up a large window to back up the Drink Responsibly Code by not forcing teenagers to drink and attempt to hide it by driving themselves. ... After high school all a student has to look forward to is a lifetime of dedication and work. ...

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