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Originally posted by H12
Also, about the "you shouldn't have to drink to have fun" speech...you're absolutely right. It IS illegal. However, I think it's bullshit that the "you can die for your country at 18, but you can't drink" policy exists, period. Of course, that's my rebel-side coming through. Now, I'll be reasonable and logical. In many cases, as crow_daw can testify, I'm a good example of what you said; I truly try not to drink, unless it's a special occasion...such as my birthday party. I'm very responsible (I refused to drive home that night, no matter what, and had my friend drop me off at the other birthday boy's house), and I know my limits. I think that's as much as you can ask for from someone who is still going to drink.
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Ok so apart from the hypocrisy in that, WHY DRINK? Why? So you think the law is BS as far as that is concerned, fine. But there is a reason why that law exists.
Why do you have to rink even on special occasions? Life is much more fun without alcohol. TRUST ME.
I am glad that you are responsible in your use of alcohol, thats very important, but why bother using something that you get nothing out of (unless you actually enjoy drinking) but that you have to behave responsibly for afterwards, with chances of irresponsible behaviour going up with every drop you drink? Alcohol is not worth it. And alcohol destroys lives, it really does, its not just some bullshit people like to throw around in Life Orientation class. I know way too many alcoholics.
I rarely drink, and if I do its Liquer like Amarula, Frangelica that I drink some of or mix with other things cause it tastes damn good. And I don't get drunk off of it. The reason why you had beer at that party was so that people can get drunk. Thats it. And I do not get why that is necessary.