Macca371

I think alcohol is seen in too much of a negative light - it can raise people's spirits, make people happy and it can drown irrelevant worries*. Look across the continent, where it is drinken sensibly and in moderation. (And don't flood me with exceptions, people. Yes, there are exceptions... but in general, these people can control themselves.) No fights, no arguments or disputes, no damaging property. Just merriness and a positive attitude. Just seems that in this country we cannot handle it. I think one of the problems for this is the 'big, hard, mature' image which people associate with alcohol, which is stupid really. Also, the early closing times and the happy hours. People rush their drinks and have too much.

If people drink in moderation, don't drive whilst alchohol is still in the blood and just enjoy themselves then I see no problem.


*Hell yes, before some people start, I know the bad parts all too well also.