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Do you think I should be allowed to go see Armin Van Buuren?

Asked by theloveprophet (347points) September 21st, 2008
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My favorite DJ, Armin Van Buuren is going to be in my city (Minneapolis) on October 1st. The thing is it’s an 18 plus event.
I’m a 17 year old who makes 20 dollars an hour and is in college.
I should be allowed to attend this event. Why do these restrictions exist?
Maybe this isn’t a good question. I’m just frustrated that a 246 day barrier exists between me going to an event that I would do anything legally to go to.

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Jreemy's avatar

Unfortunately isn’t a matter of whether or not you should be able to go or not, but legality issues. One cannot sign a legal contract, buy legal drugs (cigarettes), and be tried as an adult in a court of law. The latter two could be the reasons that it is an 18 plus event. I am 18 and I felt the same way when I was 17 but it is just the law. 18 is also the age of adulthood in some states. This could also be part of it. So, yeah, I think access should be based on a maturity level, but unfortunately it is not.

MrMontpetit's avatar

Fake I.D., anyone? Just gotta bring the year back one year. :P

theloveprophet's avatar

Haha. I hate it though because my brother gets to go to all these shows of all my favourite DJs and I can’t go with him just because I’m 246 days younger than the limit. Screw the law.

Jreemy's avatar

Again, I concur, but screw the law enough and the law will eventually screw you…unless you are careful.

theloveprophet's avatar

You’re absolutely right. You get a great answer click :)

eambos's avatar

I went to many 18+ concerts before I was even 15. Oftentimes the restricted age is because the venue sells alcohol. Usually they will still let you in, and if that doesn’t work use your brother as a chaperone. Very few places are strict enough to deny access to someone under their age limit.

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