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In America, is drinking alcohol a right or a privilege?

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It is clearly not a right… BUT, I can see why you might get that impression. The 18th amendment kicked off Prohibition, empowering the federal government to make laws against the sale and consumption of alcohol. read more

It is a privilege and a right at the same time. Anyone under 21 is denied the privilege of drinking alcohol. Anyone over that age has the right at this time to drink alcohol. No one has the right to operate a vehicle, train, plane, etc. under the influence of alcohol. read more

1. You may presume that I think driving is a right. Since I never stated that, you are wrong. I understand driving is not a right, but a privilege. I define a privilege as proving you are capable of responsibility. I agree with you that drinking should be a privilege. read more

Alcohol, in my opinion, is therefore, a privilege because it isn't necessary for life and can be ligitimately restricted and even banned all together. However, your point is well taken that people don't need a license to drink it once they are old enough. read more

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