1. Do you support or oppose the United States' legal drinking age? Explain your stance.

2. Are there any circumstances under which adults should allow those under age 21 to consume alcohol? Identify them, if any, and explain why you think that should be allowed.

3. Several European countries such as France, Italy, the UK, and Spain allow drinking at the age of 18 with some countries (ex. Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium) allowing the legal sale of alcohol to those 16 and older. What do you think of these laws? Why do you think Europeans are willing to let young people drink legally, yet Americans restrict drinking to those 21 and over?

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