The Amethyst Initiative is a movement backed by college chancellors and presidents to lower the drinking age to 18. While the University of Virginia President, John T. Casteen, doesn’t know “whether eventually [he] will sign this initiative or not,”  it is an interesting debate, nonetheless.

In a statement released yesterday, Casteen explained:

We know for example that since the national 21-year drinking age was adopted, traffic deaths involving young people and alcohol have gone down. It’s not often said that they went down for the decade before that also. It’s not often said that such deaths have gone down nationwide. It’s very hard to judge cause and effect.

As far as we’re concerned, it’s not about age, it’s about having the responsibility and understanding of the risks of drinking.  We do know that back in the day it was culturally acceptable to drive drunk, but today it’s not.  L

Let’s look at some numbers…

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One of our birdies sends in the following question:

I’m turning 21 at the end of the month and I’m looking for the best place to have my first legal drink in c-ville. – I thought this would be a good idea for discussion – i’m eager to hear what the wonderful cvillains think

So, eager Villains, help our noobian out and tell us where you throw the best coming of age party!