Humanities

Module 2 Assignment 2: Factors In Favor of and Against

Name: Victor Morris

Topic: Underage drinking: Lowering the legal drinking age in the United States.

Part 1: Matrix

Strength of the Argument (1- strongest, 6 - weakest) | Reasons For | Reasons Against |

1 | People can feel that they are old enough to make decisions other than choosing the countries leaders. | Medical irresponsible |

2 | Brings more revenue over all in the country. | Prompts alcoholism among the youth |

3 | This practice would free up more time within the justice system. | Impairs a higher level of decision making privileges. |

4 | Restrictions on underage drinking would promote the use of safe rides and reduce drunk driving. | Over exposure to dangerous situations and or environments. |

5 | Promotes early scene and understand the troubles of misusing alcohol. | Raises the risk of abduction and sexual assault. |

6 | Eases the minds of those whom before this law found ways to obtain drinks, and evenly led to over drinking and alcohol poisoning in minors. | Opens doors to hard core drug use and over partying. |

Part 2: Essay

Over all as American I have often herd the argument “I am old enough to pick the leaders of my country but not old enough to drink legally.” This argument has led to various conversations, and also underage drinking along with the over use of drinking. Lowering the drinking age in the United States will bring in more revenue as a whole with in the country. The fact that more people can openly drink in restaurants and bars across the country would mean more money made not only locally but for all businesses owners.

Each position that I have chosen that is “for” lowering the legal age of drinking was carefully considered based on the level of experience I’ve had during my underage drinking age compared to the situations that gas occurred in today’s time. The justice system is third on the list because there are many jails that are...