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I started drinking at about 15. No, it wasn't legal but I knew a number of places to buy beer. Started carrying a pistol at age 17 right out of HS working construction down on the Texas/Mexico border. Often would sleep in my car with a shotgun on the floor. Two guards/watchmen damn near soiled themselves when they looked down the barrel after trying to open the car door. I sometimes think 18 year olds know more that the politicians they vote for/against.
Of late I've decided that draft/enlistment age should be the same as the legal age to buy a gun. If you can't defend yourself why should we expect you to defend us?
Of late I've decided that draft/enlistment age should be the same as the legal age to buy a gun. If you can't defend yourself why should we expect you to defend us?