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Re:I think US college education is nearer to collapsing than... by tcmart14 on Sunday March 20, 2022 @09:56PM (#30749167)
And they are also considered legally adults, are they not?

I remember at 18 signing up for 5 years in the Navy. I'd say that is pretty adult. If it isn't, you should consider contacting your senator about raising the age of enlistment.

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Re:I think US college education is nearer to collapsing than... by WalterBright on Sunday March 20, 2022 @10:03PM (#30749218)
Legally adult, yes. They're still commonly regarded as kids, though, despite being eligible for the military. Note the drinking age is 21.

The ones that do sign up, though, grow up fast.

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Re:I think US college education is nearer to collapsing than... by tcmart14 on Sunday March 20, 2022 @10:07PM (#30749242)
> Note the drinking age is 21.

All the more reason to contact your Senator. Lower the drinking age or make the age of enlistment higher. Adult enough to decide to become a sacrificial pawn, but not adult enough to drink a beer.

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Re:I think US college education is nearer to collapsing than... by WalterBright on Sunday March 20, 2022 @10:19PM (#30749325)
Kinda changing the subject.
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