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Old 08-18-2008, 11:59 PM
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I agree too- 18 is better. And it is certainly better for college Presidents and Greek organizations on the legal front.

HOWEVER- I think that must go hand-in-hand with more strict DWI laws and stronger enforcement of those laws.

It is appropriate to give those of 18 the right to drink, but that must go hand in hand with stronger punishments for those who abuse the privilege by driving while intoxicated.

To be honest, I think DWI laws should be tougher anyway- but I like the idea of that accompanying a drinking age of 18 since it kills several birds with one stone.

Both are state issues, but the federal government could force the issue by tying highway and other infrastructure appropriations to such laws being passed just like they did to get states to take the drinking age from 18 to 21.
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