The Benefits of a Minimum Legal Drinking Age

Minimum legal drinking age laws, often referred to as MLDA laws, prohibit the consumption of alcohol by, and the sale of alcohol to, persons under the age of 21. The legislation to raise the minimum legal drinking age to 21 in every state has had lasting effects on the lives of Americans everywhere. Lower alcohol usage, increased law enforcement and lower rates of alcohol-related crimes are some positive effects reported since the MLDA was set at 21 for all states.
First, the responsibilities that come with alcohol consumption are too much for most teens. …