John McCardell : 135 college officers joined in questioning 21 as drinking age . All others either have no minimum age or have a lower age , generally 18 , with some at 16 . Comment: He says U.S. is one of very few countries with such a high drinking age . McCardell says alcohol is a reality in lives of 18- to 20-year-olds .
John McCardell : 135 college officers joined in questioning 21 as drinking age . Comment: He says U.S. is one of very few countries with such a high drinking age . McCardell says alcohol is a reality in lives of 18- to 20-year-olds .