18 or 21
After being overseas for 6 months fighting in Iraq, my friend Joe arrived back in the states. He fought hard for his country, carried an M-16, and saved lives. All he wants to do now is to go to the bar and drink a beer with his buddies. So he goes to the bar with his buddies, dressed to impress in his marine outfit. When he gets to the bar, his name is shouted over the intercom with a, "Welcome home Joe." He approaches the bartender and asks for an ice cold Bud Light. To his amazement the bartender asks him for his ID. Joe gives his ID to the bartender, but Joe is denied his beer because he is only 20 years old. Is this right? Joe's only wish when he got back home was to have a beer with his buddies, which he was denied. If somebody has the courage to go overseas to fight for their country, then they should have the right, as an adult, to purchase liquor. Should the legal drinking age be lowered to 18 or remain at 21? Is the raised drinking age worth taking......

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