Letters
Irony
Today my copy of Youth Truth came in the mail (great zine, btw--a lot of
content for the size).  I was, of course, excited, because I had been
looking forward to it but also because it was the first piece of mail I'd
recieved at my new address (proof of residence) and now I could get a
library card.

Alas, when I presented the librarian with it, I was informed I had to be
18 or have my parent's signature.

*sigh*
-Eli Naeher

21, that (not-so) Magic Age
Well, it's been a week since I turned 21 and I don't feel much
different. There's no magical tingling feeling in my body.  My inner voice sounds the
same and is no wiser or dumber.  There just seems to be nothing different
about me that would distinguish me from a 20 year old...  I'm so disappointed!
 I mean, I figured that there must be some *reason* that I could drink that
beer the other night legally...  I figured there must be some *reason*  I can
now make plans to drive to Wendover and play cards with my friends...
Hmm.
If I bought car insurance that would be cheaper for me now than it would have
been before too...  Hey,  some places will actually rent me a car now!
(most still won't till I'm 25)  ......    Hmm...  I don't drive much differently.
I still have to check my blindspot to make sure I don't run into anyone while
changing lanes.  There is no magical knowledge or anything that I've suddenly
acquired...
Hey, there are plenty of new jobs I can apply for and get now that I'm 21!
Now I can drive a bus or a big truck if I so desire and get the training.
Now I can be a bartender if I want.   Geez, I think there are even a lot more
jobs that I can now get all just because of my 21st birthday last week!
Wow.
Age sure is an *accomplishment*  isn't it?  I mean it must be if all these
privileges are suddenly available huh?  I mean there must be *some* *reason*
I've gained all these rights right?
Well, for the life of me...
Well,  for the life of me,  I just can't figure out what that reason is.
-Daniel McGuire

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