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		WalterBright on March 21, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I think US college education is nearer to collapsi... Legally adult, yes. They're still commonly regarded as kids, though, despite being eligible for the military. Note the drinking age is 21. The ones that do sign up, though, grow up fast.

tcmart14 on March 21, 2022 [–]

> Note the drinking age is 21.

All the more reason to contact your Senator. Lower the drinking age or make the age of enlistment higher. Adult enough to decide to become a sacrificial pawn, but not adult enough to drink a beer.

WalterBright on March 21, 2022 | [–]

Kinda changing the subject.

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