Raising of the drinking age

retired_ks reddy · 11-03-2007, 02:56 AM

I've always thought paying taxes should give you the right to get plastered and cause havoc if you feel the need.

Why should anyone who doesn't cough for the consequences have the right to drink? Age has nothing to do with it. And FO students.

retired_derek · 11-03-2007, 03:00 AM

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Originally posted by Matt Cavanagh:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by LycanGav:
No, but it will help keep half the lightweight tossers out of pubs and clubs, as long as doormen enforce, which is a huge plus.

not that I agree with you, but with that method of thinking you could say that it'll just turn people from 21-24 into bigger lightweight drinkers. </BLOCKQUOTE>

Not really, because the ideology would also go down the lines of the parents allowing the child to drink responsibly in the home at meal times and what have you to allow them to become more accustomed to social drinking in a responsible manner. Or some such ********.

retired_mountainsong · 11-03-2007, 03:06 AM

I actually think having an older drinking age causes more irresponsible drinking. When I lived in america the majority of people I met were absolute idiots when it came to drink because they'd never had a chance to get it out of their system. I reckon recreational drug use is far bigger there too, since they cant drink they just smoke weed instead

retired_kimmymarlo · 11-03-2007, 03:07 AM

or they churn out repressed Type As addicted to achievement.

retired_derek · 11-03-2007, 03:08 AM

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Originally posted by Gimp_Basket_Smiles:
I actually think having an older drinking age causes more irresponsible drinking. When I lived in america the majority of people I met were absolute idiots when it came to drink because they'd never had a chance to get it out of their system. I reckon recreational drug use is far bigger there too, since they cant drink they just smoke weed instead

See thats whats always made me laugh with the yanks, they can't do one thing thats illegal, so they'll do something else thats illegal instead.

retired_gomab2k4 · 11-03-2007, 03:08 AM

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Originally posted by Andy Jordan:
or they churn out repressed Type As addicted to achievement.

WTF is a Type A?

retired_kimmymarlo · 11-03-2007, 03:09 AM

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Originally posted by Roadways:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by Andy Jordan:
or they churn out repressed Type As addicted to achievement.

WTF is a Type A? </BLOCKQUOTE>

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theories, the Type A personality, also known as the Type A Behavior Pattern, is a set of characteristics that includes being impatient, excessively time-conscious, insecure about one's status, highly competitive, hostile and aggressive, and incapable of relaxation.[1] Type A individuals are often highly achieving workaholics who multi-task, drive themselves with deadlines, and are unhappy about the smallest of delays. Although they may exhibit some or all of these characteristics, it does not mean that people with the type A personality are incapable of showing love, affection or other types of non-pessimistic behavior. Many are also capable of "couching" some of these behavior attributes with proper treatment and medication. Those who do not seek treatment have been described as stress junkies, and often display some of the following characteristics:

1. An intrinsic insecurity or insufficient level of self-esteem, which is considered to be the root cause of the syndrome. This is believed to be covert and therefore less observable.
2. Time urgency and impatience, which causes irritation and exasperation.
3. Free floating hostility, which can be triggered even over little incidents.[2]

The Type B personality, in contrast, is patient, relaxed, and easy-going. There is also a Type AB mixed profile for people who cannot be clearly categorized and have a combination of both types of personality.

michaelwoodcock · 11-03-2007, 03:10 AM

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Originally posted by Andy Jordan:
or they churn out repressed Type As addicted to achievement.

If the product of raising the age limit is a population littered with multiple instances of you, I vote we lower it to twelve.

retired_calhoun_s · 11-03-2007, 03:11 AM

Be a bit annoying, not for me. im already 21, but the main mate i go out with is only 19. be a b it gutted if he couldnt come out.

retired_kimmymarlo · 11-03-2007, 03:11 AM

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Originally posted by LycanGav:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by Andy Jordan:
or they churn out repressed Type As addicted to achievement.

If the product of raising the age limit is a population littered with multiple instances of you, I vote we lower it to twelve. </BLOCKQUOTE>oh so pithy.

Raising of the drinking age

Grab a beer, sit back and relax.

Raising of the drinking age