What is it that separates a child from an adult? In the words of lawmakers, an adult has the mental capacity to make responsible decisions, and are better prepared to face the consequence of their actions. An 18-year old is responsible enough to cast a vote and elect the leader of the most powerful nation in the world. They are also responsible enough to enlist in the service, tote a weapon, and fight and die in war. But then you have two things 18-year olds aren’t mentally prepared to do. One is to purchase or consume alcohol. The other is to get the shit kicked out of them on a softball diamond.

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