Why is the Legal Drinking Age 21?

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The legal drinking age was set at, by President Reagan, 21 in most of the United States to help save lives. But some feel that the way the law was passed, by reducing or refusing transportation funds to states that didn't comply, was an unfair practice. Look here for more information: http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/15/lowering-legal-drinking-age-opinions-contributors-regulation.html
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