War time

But of course- most families don’t have to worry about sending kids into combat- and truly well off families can pad out resumes and prestige through service done in shielded and relative safety even in times of war. The bulk of those with a voice and power are more concerned that they or their kids will get into and be able to afford a university on their way to a life of prosperity than they are that their child might come home shaking every night, or missing legs, or not at all. So those are the big issues we hear about- those that effect the majority of middle and upper class families.

As a note- at least under current law, even with federal Tobacco age raised to 21, active service military is still 18. But all in all- it’s important to note that young people die for old people’s wars- but we should also note that young people die for other young people too- and we all get the Halo. It isn’t that people don’t really care about kids dying in combat- it’s that people care more about their own lives and comfort than kids they don’t know dying in combat.

TL:dr AND conclusion: All told- trying to compare civilian law to military service is silly. That’s like pointing out a civilian can’t own cruise missiles with tactical nuclear warheads, full auto battle rifles and shoulder fired anti tank rockets. Well... yeah... I mean... it’s kinda common sense that the military would have different rules than civilian life. People drink and smoke for themselves. The military serves for the country. It isn’t some double standard- the government would rather most kids not die- but if they’re gonna die or fave life long struggle they’d rather they do it for some greater purpose than being bored on a Saturday and wanting to get a buzz.

Yeah, it's bullshit

I swear if I turn 21 and they change it im gonna flip. I already got denied cigs when I turned 18

Cigs you probably don’t have to worry about so much- those are getting closer to being a felony every day so pretty soon there probably won’t even be a legal way to buy them. Booze- I don’t know they’d move the legal age- or if they did that it would matter. How many people have their first drink at 21? Not many. Some sure. But at MOST I could see them raising the age to buy and consume hard liquor or alcohol over a certain proof- but I’m betting plenty of bars and nightclubs and other venues that rely on selling booze to the near 21 crowd would scream bloody murder if they blanket raised the age.