hey IceRider, no one is being forced to fight and die for the U.S. Thankfully there is no draft, therefore joining the service is your own choice. Also, the last time the draft was enforced, the drinking age was 18, and i hope that if the U.S. does call for a draft, the drinking age will be lowered. But for now, who gives a shit, im only 17 and i can get alchohol if i really want it. It may be a little inconvinient having to sneak around and keep out of trouble, but its a whole lot better than a world where you have a bunch of drunk kids driving around getting in accidents and shit.