This is absolutely what we do in the U.S. and it’s abhorrent.

I'm definitely aware and agree with all your points.

Honestly not a criticism of you or your comment. Lot’s of people are advocating for the same thing; You just said it plainly.

No worries, I did it somewhat sardonically. I don't like that arrangement much more than compulsion. These are people we don't trust to drink responsibly for three more years, but we tell ourselves it's fair to expect them to make a mature, rational decision to sign their lives away for a period of time (or forever) with no life experience whatsoever.