In this episode of Down to Debate, Christine and guest co-host Sydney, and guests from across the globe, examine the role of laws we take as long-standing givens. First, guests Jose and Katherine tackle whether speed limits are a necessary safeguard or an unnecessary constraint. Later, Ellie and Máximo join to debate whether the U.S. legal drinking age should remain at 21 or be lowered to 18. From discussions on cultural differences to the impact of freedom on personal responsibility, this episode dives into how laws shape our lives—and whether they always should.

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00:00 – Introduction and Episode Overview

01:11 – Christine and Sydney on Law and Personal Views

03:51 – Meet Guests Jose and Katherine

08:21 – Debate 1: Are Speed Limits Necessary?

23:18 – Debrief on Speed Limits Debate

24:30 – Meet the Second Guests: Ellie and Maximo

28:57 – Debate 2: Should the Legal Drinking Age Be 21 or 18?

44:46 – Closing Reflections on Law and Personal Responsibility