If I remember correctly , there are measures in place where the udp cannot be transferred into someone else ' s name <| sep |> IIRC when they increased to 21 there was a huge decline in drunk driving , so they viewed it as the right decision . Also it should be noted it ' s technically a state decision , but federal money for roads is tied to having it at 21 , so every state has it there Louisiana held out for a bit but changed . <| sep |> I will not do whatever you wish , battlemage . But , I shall do whatever you want . within reason . A smart leader who will do smart things is more useful than a leader who will answer your beck and call , potentially endangering his own position , and by extension , his alliance . <| sep |> Splitting hairs . We still purport to have our government represent the uncompromising will of the people , which simply isn ' t true .