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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23
now in general, the outlook is "they need to learn sooner than later" well, these rules are put there for a reason, to keep us safe.
and while it sucks for military to be able to die for their country and not enjoy a beer....well, here's an idea. dont join the ****ing military. YOU MAKE THE CHOICE TO JOIN THE MILITARY. you dont have to join at 17, 18, 19, but most who do, are in a hurry to get out of their hometowns cus they are spoiled and think that its soooooooooo hard growing up in middle america... too ****ing bad. grow up.
and yes im military,
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Who says that 21 is the magical age that keeps us safe? some doctor from 50 yrs ago or whatever. . .
(speaking from military xp here). I don't know how long you've been in and I can't even remember what career field you are in. But maintainers are notorious for being alcoholics. I am a maintainer. now that said, I honestly believe the drinking age for military should be lowered. if you've signed up for service you are giving back to society. Also we are governed by stricter rules and regulations that also can govern our drinking habits. Because of that why not allow an 18 yr old to drink? if he messes up he's punished, article 15 or just a no drinking order. . .if there is less focus on drinking then it wouldn't be as big of an issue. but america (in general) believe the only way to have fun is drink.
if you can make a good argument on why is shouldn't be lowered other then that's the way it is and has been. . .I would like to discuss that.
As for your discription of how/why people join the military it's not accurate for 60+% of the af and I'm sure the army is the same way. I personally joined because I knew I wasn't going to attend class in college (took 24 credit hrs and only completed 19 first year) and decided that the AF was a better option. there are more stories of people that got in trouble and needed to get away or college. . .etc etc etc. it's not that they were running away from home. but that's a different thread.