Opinion on Laws

Turning 18 brings much legal responsibility. At this age you are allowed to vote, marry, be tried in court as an adult, fight and die for your country. If you're legally responsible for these vital matters, shouldn't you be for all other matters? A Vindication of the Rights of Man by Wollstonecraft states that all people should all be given the same rights, and there will be no discrimination against any rights. Limiting certain laws by age violates this. For drinking, the law should be changed so that the legal age to drink is lowered to 18. Learning responsible drinking behaviors at a younger age leads to less binge drinking and better decision making when alcohol is involved in the future. With tattooing and body piercing, I agree with most state laws that state tattooing is illegal before the age of 18 and body piercing is illegal before 18 years old, unless you have parental consent at any age (only for body piercing). Full responsibility comes at age 18, younger people make rash decisions and follow trends, so they might do something to their body they might regret later, and tattooing stays with you forever. Waiting till 18 will also give someone underage enough time to think through the decision and figure out what they would want, if they want one that badly. There should also be a car rental law passed that lets any eligible driver 18 years and up the ability to rent a car without having to pay a daily surcharge, or surcharge of any type, for being below a certain age. This law should also be enforced nationwide. A person defined by the laws stated in the Constitution, which grant them rights at 18 years of age should be given all of the basic and natural rights at this age. All of these laws should be applicable to anyone of a certain maturity age, which is reached by everyone at the age of 18.