response to prompt 2 (drinking age)

the drinking age should stay at 21, but then again it doesn't even matter anymore. there are millions of underage drinkers drinking and nothing seems to be really changing. i don't think many underage drinkers are capable of being responsible when it comes to alcohol. the more they restrict it the more they want it, so what difference does it make. i think that underage drinkers as well as 21+ drinkers need to realize that drinking and driving isn't a game. many ppl die each day from drivers who are under the influence. that is one huge fact that they need to keep in mind.

response to prompt 1 (sports)

i don't think all sports mimic war. Yes they both have very competitive sides and each side is thriving to win but i don't really see how sports that don't involve physical contact with other people could be harmful. sports like football, wrestling, rugby and even sometimes in soccer do involve a lot of physical contact, but in no way should be considered as violence. sports were made to entertain people and to pass the time and some people just made it into a profession but i don' think they were trying to show people violence. i think sports are positive and something that actually can get your mind off of violence. for example, a lot of teens join sports in school or on outside leagues to get away from gang violence, this helps them focus on better things than gangs. sports can even help u learn leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship.