Sunday, October 4, 2009

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In 2008, an estimated 11,773 people died in drunk driving crashes. According to the MADD website, about three in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their life. This is a huge problem in America that has to be changed. Some automakers, including GM and Toyota believe that it should be necessary to have in-car breathalyzers in all vehicles, convicted drunk drivers or not. This step could prevent one of the most common reasons for death in America.

In 1984, the drinking age changed from 18 to 21. At 18 years old, many responsibilities are gained, such as being able to marry and go to war, but legally, an individual the age of 18 cannot have a glass of champaign at their wedding, or be able to drink at a bar after fighting for our country. How can one be considered an "adult" if they can't even have an alcoholic beverage? Other precautions should be issued like in-car breathalyzers if the government is concerned with drunk driving in teens, other then just changing the drinking age.

For many years, Marijuana has been a huge topic of controversy in the United States. A bill was passed which legalized a "medical" use of Marijuana, which shows a positive result of the substance. On the other hand, legal drugs, like alcohol and cigarettes show no positive results. Alcohol is the most life-threatening, mind altering, motor skill impairing substances in existence, while cigarettes cause many life threatening diseases. Yet, theses two substances are legal. There is no reason why the government can allow these two dangerous drugs, while at the same time banning a less dangerous substance, like Marijuana.

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