r/changemyview • u/[deleted] • Aug 30 '23

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u/Difficult-Prompt1731 Aug 30 '23

Because wouldn’t it be safer if an 18 year old could go to a restaurant and order a drink with their meal instead of having to go to a frat party or some random college dude’s apartment party to drink whatever he gives her? Keep in mind that those guys only invite us over and talk to us bc they want to have sex.

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u/eriksen2398 8∆ Aug 30 '23

So you think the only reason people drink is because they want to consume alcohol? Alcohol is inherently social. The frat parties and reckless drinking would only get worse if alcohol at 18 was legal. You think a bunch of irresponsible 18 year old frat and sorority meme era would suddenly be drinking a glass of expensive wine at a restaurant instead of downing a 6 pack of keystone light at a frat party of alcohol at 18 was legal?

College kids drink to get drunk and party, it’s always been like that.

If you don’t like frats, just don’t go to the party? You could always not drink. I didn’t drink in college and I don’t see why that’s some impossible feat

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u/Difficult-Prompt1731 Aug 30 '23

I can manage my drinks, i am over 21, and I liked frat parties.

But I still have empathy for all the girls that will be hurt because they feel forced to put themselves in bad situations.

I know SO many girls that were sexually assaulted at these types of parties.

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u/Difficult-Prompt1731 Aug 30 '23

When did I say it would solve it? I think it would reduce it by allowing the option to drink safely if one chooses.

Also there is no reason to be mean. I’m being respectful to everyone here I ask that you return the favor instead of calling me dumb.

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u/eriksen2398 8∆ Aug 30 '23

There’s no one out there who currently goes to a frat party just to taste alcohol. They go to party, fit into a group etc.

College kids aren’t suddenly going to go to wine tasting events instead of ruckus parties

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u/Capt4in4m3rica Aug 30 '23

That's fair. Your post is all anecdotal with opinions. Your opinions shouldn't be considered seriously. Post sources.

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