Fake news report I made up about why the legal age for weed in america is stupid and canada is more fair

In a recent discussion with a concerned citizen, questions were raised about the varying age restrictions for substance use across different countries, particularly between the United States and Canada. The individual, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed frustration over the perceived inconsistencies in these laws.

“Why is there a difference in the legal age for substance use between the two countries?” they asked. “What is really that different from the brain of a Canadian in their late teens compared to an American in their late teens?”

The individual argued for a uniform legal age across different countries, particularly for substances like alcohol and cannabis. They pointed out that the biological development of a teenager’s brain is not fundamentally different from one country to another. Therefore, they argued, the legal age for substance use should be the same.

They also highlighted the fact that many young people have access to these substances through older friends or acquaintances, regardless of the legal age. “Most 18-year-olds know people in their 20s that can get it for them, especially once they reach college,” they said.