Debate: 11/1. Should the drinking age be lowered to 18?

Pro Side: The pro side made a good point by listing all the things 18 year olds can do that are far worse than drinking. They pointed out that it would be safer because they wouldn't have to sneak alcohol in dangerous situations.


Con Side: The con side made a good point by saying that most teens get their license when they're 16, so they have little experience behind the wheel and that drinking would make it more dangerous on the roads. Also depression is high in teens, so a lot turn to drinking which lead to bad decisions and bad health.

My Questions:
Affirmative: By lowering the drinking age does this require more responsibility ?
Negative: By keeping the age, do you feel it will put a stop to underage drinking eventually ?