Lowering the Drinking Age?

[damasa]

Originally posted by mrblonde
If this country classifies you as an adult at 18, why is drinking the only thing restricted from you?

Actually, you have to be 25 (in most states) to rent a car, and 35 to run for president

that is mostly for credit purposes. You can rent a car under the age of 25 (if the company has that restriction) for a higher price (again, credit related/established purposes).

Note that in most state you must be 18 to get a loan with a bank.
You must be 18 to establish a credit card.
You must be 18 to establish a bank checking account.

(There are exceptions to the rules above, but I think any exception that allows a person under the age of 18 get get a loan, a credit cared or a checking account requires a parental/legal guardian co-signer.)