Why not 18?
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I will try. Though probably forget...brandon237 said:
And I agree completely. The only reason I don't do much illegal stuff is because I can't be arsed, or don't want to. And a tiny bit because I might get caught.
Because unlike a bar, a casino thrives only if the people inside spend as much time gambling and making purchases as possible. If people are stuck waiting in line for an armband, there are a) fewer people gambling at any given time, b) fewer overall customers in a given day, c) higher percentage of people frustrated who, in turn, tend to be less likely to gamble recklessly or make significant other purchases such as drinks, food, and merchandise. A casino needs to be as (outwardly) customer-friendly as possible, sort of like a retail store.DELTA x WOLF said:
A bar, on the other hand, doesn't care if its patrons are happy per se, only that they are entertained and buying drinks or food. It works more like a restaurant or comedy/jazz/whatever club.
Short answer: because it would take too long to get people in and limit the time they spend gambling.
Again:
Logical? maybe.
Makes sense? still depends on your perspective. They think it does.
That is an interesting idea though, maybe some of the smaller casinos can implement it.
I don't get why the legal age in BC is 19 where it is 18 in Saskatchewan. Stop treating me like a kid BC. I'm considered a responsible guy and I don't need my parents to sign everything for me anymore.
As for yours, I don't know. Who writes these laws anyway?
As for yours, I don't know. Who writes these laws anyway?
I think it might have more to do with the preventing gambling syndicates targeting younger people.
I can drive, I can enlist, and in a year I can vote. But I still have to wait 4 years to enjoy a nice cold one! Although I hate the taste of alcohol, yes I've illegally drank an alcoholic beverage, but that's beyond the point, I'd like the opportunity to have one freely.
It probably has something to do with "Think of the children!!!" and will probably be changed once my generation gets into its 40's or 50's. Maybe even 30's. (I'm 16 now)
But that really doesn't stop anyone. It'd be easier to ban drugs successfully. And even then, it's not like not having porn means guys can't jerk off.THEAFRONINJA said:
Seems to fit the topic:
Is it actually ture that in some parts of the USA, you can buy a gun, before you can buy booze?
Is it actually ture that in some parts of the USA, you can buy a gun, before you can buy booze?
It's 18 for almost everything here. The drink-driving limit changes at 21, but I don't think there's any significant legal changes otherwise.
Actually, I think the age-restriction system is one of the very few things I like about this country. At 13, you can stay home-alone for long periods of time, at 14 you can baby-sit, at 15 (but soon 16) you can drive, at 16 you can get married, have sex, and get gun licences, and at 18 you can drink unsupervised, the drink-driving limit goes up from zero, view porn, join the army, and several other things...
So this means I can walk around the house drinking Vodka Cruisers legally at age 14. Beat that, bitchaz.
Actually, I think the age-restriction system is one of the very few things I like about this country. At 13, you can stay home-alone for long periods of time, at 14 you can baby-sit, at 15 (but soon 16) you can drive, at 16 you can get married, have sex, and get gun licences, and at 18 you can drink unsupervised, the drink-driving limit goes up from zero, view porn, join the army, and several other things...
So this means I can walk around the house drinking Vodka Cruisers legally at age 14. Beat that, bitchaz.
That is one of the most insane things I have ever heard. Do they want everyone to kill themselves? No fifteen year old I have ever known should be allowed anywhere near the driving seat of a car. I actually think the UK age (17) should be raised, as noone at that age is responsible enough.PoisonUnagi said:
I think most of the "21" laws in America stem from it being very conservative and founded by puritan Christians.
Don't get too down though, in Britain during the Thatcher regime nearly all porn was censored, and smoking recently went up from 16 to 18, so we're getting worse at that sort of thing.
Mostly though, stopping you from gambling can't be a negative thing. I mean playing the lottery (which is 16 over here
), playing friendly games of poker and light sports betting can be ok, but sitting down by one armed bandits mindlessly pumping coins into them? That's pretty destructive, and for people with more money than sense. Wanna gamble at 18? Go on a Vegas holiday for a week and have fun, and try not to take the habit home with you
Don't get too down though, in Britain during the Thatcher regime nearly all porn was censored, and smoking recently went up from 16 to 18, so we're getting worse at that sort of thing.
Mostly though, stopping you from gambling can't be a negative thing. I mean playing the lottery (which is 16 over here
), playing friendly games of poker and light sports betting can be ok, but sitting down by one armed bandits mindlessly pumping coins into them? That's pretty destructive, and for people with more money than sense. Wanna gamble at 18? Go on a Vegas holiday for a week and have fun, and try not to take the habit home with you
The only things that are 18 here are the drivers license and vodka/tequila/rum/...
Pretty much everything else is 16.
Pretty much everything else is 16.
