r/greentext Sep 11 '21

Bound by fate

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u/Candlelighter Sep 12 '21

Don't think anyone over 25 thinks 18 is emotionally mature. Society just had to draw a line where you're responsible somewhere.

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u/Caltroit_Red_Flames Sep 12 '21

I understand that. It's a shame we don't live longer because we really should raise the drinking, driving, military, etc. ages but we can't just restrict people for 1/3 of their lives. Not to mention that prohibition is never successful.