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Change alcohol laws
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Posted on May 22 2005
Though I am an individual person, I feel like I’m speaking for all the young adult teens about one of our community laws on alcohol that needs that to be changed.
There are many corrupt laws in our society, but I would like to broach one. Why is it that an 18-year-old young adult is allowed to get drafted, go to war and endanger himself for his own country, but is still too young to buy or drink one can of beer? This law is unjust, and perhaps needs to be approached with non-violent direct action.
I think it’s selfish and outrageous for adults to put their lives in danger by handling weapons of mass destruction, but not a Budweiser. Have you ever sat down and wondered what happens if you were killed in action? So I ask again, if young adults are willing to go into the military, sacrifice their lives and operate weapons of mass destruction, then they should at least get the privilege of buying and drinking beer at the age of 18.
This law is unjust to all young adults and I think it needs to be looked into and changed.
Tyrone Palacios
Saipan Southern High School
