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The odds were not so great; I didn't know it then, but big brother was right behind me as this was happening. Plus, I've never fought when I had been drinking before, and I didn't know just how tough I'd be after afew. I wasn't drunk, but I had a good pace startin' when it happened.

If I was sober, 1 on 1, there is no doubt in my mind lil' brother would have been at my mercy. Big brother's a different story though.

I can quote myself from earlier saying that Phenomenon was right, that drinking at my age is illegal. If something happened to me solely because I was drunk, I would take full responsibility. What we're saying is that this incident was not our fault, and the drinking on our part is anything but to blame; the people who could legally drink were the ones who fucked up my birthday party, yet us "underagers" and "kiddies" who was doing perfectly fine are recieving the criticism. We were the responsible ones, but still we hear complaints about us breaking the law when Cup Thief and Corn Fed were doin' random acts of assault.

Have you ever downloaded music? Done 60 in a 55? I'm sure I can mention other crimes that can be basically harmless if done with care and in moderation, and drinking to celebrate two birthday boys from the same clique of almost-brothers, I feel, was a good time to drink. Illegal, yes, but we were responsible. I know, lemme go ahead and clear this up...that does NOT make it okay, but if we are going to drink, you can rest safely knowing that we're teenagers who know our limits, only do it in moderation, will not be on your roads, and will not be starting trouble, something two legal-drinkers can't do. Does the two-three year difference really make us bad people?

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