As a 17-year-old male, I know that next year I am required to sign up for selective services. This is a universal experience for American Men between 18-25 years old. It is not only part of becoming an adult, but it is also a scary thought. Even though there is no draft at the moment, But a future war could mean I could be on the frontlines in less than a year. Yet even though I’ll be able to go die in a trench on the frontlines. I will not be able to drink a beer or buy a cigarette. This is much different from 40 years ago when the military was putting cigarettes in the MREs or on base underage drinking. It’s not to say the country was perfect 40 years ago far from it. The point is that it has worked in the past. I can get married, buy a house, and start a family, but I can’t drink a beer. The number of responsibilities entrusted to 18-year-olds is massive. So why limit something if it can be harmful, there are other things an 18-year-old can hurt their body. Most of these privileges are intrusted as privileges and they are expected to make the right decision.