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Legal Drinking AGE...?? :=()
What do you guys think is the proper legal drinking age??
Most of USA is 21 years; Well all the kick ass states like California (except for like 2 states and Virgin Islands, GUAM Puerto Rico it's 18). Your brain doesn't stop maturing until like age 25-26, but who is going to abstain until age 26???
Another thing: Why is it easier to buy crack/shrooms/weed when you are "underage" than alcohol?? I think that says something about the "war on drugs;" I.E. "War on ourselves." I remember when my friends and I were younger we'd have to steal it (beer) from a store lol.
Mexico to the south is 18yrs, and Canada to our North is 19yrs.
Personally I would not feel comfortable with a drinking age lower than
19 yrs in the US. You are still in high school at 18, and many 16 year olds drive here; It wouldn't be wise. 21 is a bit high though.
p.s. I should mention that it's estimated that one third of people under 21 have a fake id. Fuct up shit. 
Here is a neat chart I found. The first # is legal drinking age. The second # is legal purchase age. Sometimes there is a difference in the laws concerning purchase vs consumption. It's interesting to note that the countries with a history of prohibition (Like US, Sweeden, and Eastern European countries) have higher driking ages. I've read that in Italy you can buy hard liquor at the grocery store @ any age... I don't really drink that much, but obviously this is an area of interest for Tranceaddicts since DJs often play at parties where alcohol is served. I keep meaning to inquire about military service members, but I don't know if there is an exception for them. Half the US soldiers comming back in coffins aren't even 21.
Minimum Drinking and Purchasing Age Laws*
Country Minimum Drinking Age (MDA) Minimum Purchasing Age (MPA) Notes
Argentina 18 -
Armenia - No MPA
Australia 18 18 State and Territory laws prohibit the sale or serving of alcohol to those under 18.
Austria 16, 15 (in one Bundesland) 16, 18 in some cases for spirits. On-premises consumption of alcohol is subject to provincial regulation. In general, the MDA is 16. Some provinces also prohibit the consumption of spirits for those under 18.
Azerbaijan No MDA No MPA
Belarus - 21
Belgium 15 16 The law prohibits anyone under 16 (unless married or accompanied by a parent or guardian) from entering a 'dance hall' where fermented beverages are sold.
Brazil 18 -
Bulgaria - 16
Canada In Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec, it is 18; in all other provinces, 19 In Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec, it is 18; in all other provinces, 19 Drinking by minors under adult supervision is permitted in licensed premises in provinces of Manitoba and New Brunswick and at home in Prince Edward Island, Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
Chile 18 -
China No MDA No MPA
Colombia 18 18
Croatia - 18
Czech Republic 18 18
Denmark 18 15 Alcohol may be purchased at age 15 for off-premises consumption, but not until age 18 at on-premises establishments.
Egypt 21 -
Estonia 18 18
Finland 18 18
France 16 16 The MDA and MPA for alcoholic beverages on-premises is 16 unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Georgia No MDA No MPA
Germany 16, 18 16, 18 The MDA and MPA for beer and wine is 16, 18 for spirits. Beer and wine may be served to people under 16 only if they are accompanied by parents.
Greece - 18
Honduras 21 -
Hong Kong - 18
Hungary - 18
Iceland - 20
Indonesia - 16
Ireland 18 18 Individuals under 18 are allowed in bars, but those under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Israel - 18
Italy 16 16
Japan 20 20
Kazakhstan - 18
Korea (South) 19 19
Latvia - 18
Lithuania - 18
Luxembourg 17, 18 18 The on-premises MDA is 17 if accompanied by an adult.
Malaysia - 18
Malta 16 16
Mexico 18 -
Moldova 18 18
Mongolia - 18 Parents and guardians may not offer alcohol beverages to their children under 18.
Netherlands - 16, 18 The MPA for spirits is 18, 16 if accompanied by an adult. The MPA for beer and wine is 16.
New Zealand 18 18 In designated areas persons under 18 may purchase and consume alcohol if under the supervision of their legal guardian.
Norway 18, 20 18, 20 The MPA for spirits is 20. For beer and wine the MPA is 18.
Peru 18 -
Poland - 18 The MPA for alcoholic beverages (more than 4.5% alcohol by weight) is 18. There is no minimum purchasing age for beverages under 4.5% ABV.
Portugal 18 18
Russia 21 18 (not sure about Russia...)
Samoa 21 -
Singapore 18 18
Slovak Republic - 18
Slovenia 18 18 Applies only to buying or drinking in public places such as bars or discos.
South Africa 18 18
Spain 16 16 Those under 16 may purchase beer and wine if accompanied by their parents.
Sweden - 18, 20 Class 1 beer is non-alcoholic and no age restrictions apply. Off-license purchases have different age limits, the MPA for buying beer from food stores is 18, the MPA for buying other alcohol beverages at Systembolaget stores is 20.
Switzerland 18 18 Federal law prohibits supplying spirits to those under 18. The MDA and MPA for beer and wine is controlled by the Cantons and varies between 14 and 16.
Thailand No MDA 17
Turkey - 18
Turkmenistan 18 18
Ukraine - 21
United Kingdom 18 18 In bars and off-licensed premises the MDA and MPA are 18. The MPA for beer and cider is 16 when purchased for consumption with meals (except when in a bar). Children over five may consume alcoholic beverages at home with a parent's consent.
United States 21* 21** *In 19 states alcohol consumption by youth under 21 is not specifically illegal.
**Exceptions to the 21 law in some states include possession for religious purposes when accompanied by a parent, spouse or legal guardian; medical reasons; in private clubs or establishments; and in the course of lawful employment by a duly licensed manufacturer.
Uruguay 18 -
Venezuela 18 -
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Last edited by DaveSZ on Apr-22-2003 at 05:48
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