not getting into this. ive learned my lesson when it comes to arguing about this stuff. and id probably get warned/banned if i said what i really wanted to say.
Quote from: Azumarill on January 19, 2016, 03:28:33 PMnot getting into this. ive learned my lesson when it comes to arguing about this stuff. and id probably get warned/banned if i said what i really wanted to say.You obviously lack conviction, then.
No, it's because arguing with you is like arguing with a brick wall.
Verbatim, your opinions aren't facts. I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this. My condolences.
your ideology
Because it causes happiness, which isn't stupid.
But unlike you, I don't spend my time berating and hating people who have a drink.
Quote from: challengerX on January 19, 2016, 03:48:54 PMBecause it causes happiness, which isn't stupid. LOLHappiness is practically the definition of stupidity.If you're happy, you're probably doing something wrong.
Quote from: Turkey Sanders on January 14, 2016, 12:20:43 PMAnyone wanna get in on the fun?
The drinking age should always reflect the age of majority. There is nothing inherently wrong with drinking responsibly. Getting dangerously intoxicated as verb is implying is obviously bad, but it's not the norm that he seems to believe it is.
Adults (ages 18+): 16.6 million adults ages 18 and older3 (7.0 percent of this age group4) had an AUD in 2013. This includes 10.8 million men3 (9.4 percent of men in this age group4) and 5.8 million women3 (4.7 percent of women in this age group4).
Youth (ages 12–17): In 2013 an estimated 697,000 adolescents ages 12–176 (2.8 percent of this age group7) had an AUD. This number includes 385,000 females6 (3.2 percent of females in this age group7) and 311,000 males6 (2.5 percent of males in this age group7).
Nearly 88,0009 people (approximately 62,000 men and 26,000 women10) die from alcohol-related causes annually, making it the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States.9
my god, dude. stop trying to tell other people that we're supposed to live in misery. life already sucks enough, so fucking what if i want to get trashed and forget my woes every once in a while?
Quote from: Azumarill on January 19, 2016, 03:53:22 PMmy god, dude. stop trying to tell other people that we're supposed to live in misery. life already sucks enough, so fucking what if i want to get trashed and forget my woes every once in a while?You'll forget them--and then you'll remember them.How about doing something that will actually ameliorate your woes in some way?Instead of slowly killing yourself?
Except you're causing others unhappiness.
Quote from: Kupoop on January 19, 2016, 03:55:02 PMThe drinking age should always reflect the age of majority. There is nothing inherently wrong with drinking responsibly. Getting dangerously intoxicated as verb is implying is obviously bad, but it's not the norm that he seems to believe it is.well, it depends on the circle you travel in. fraternity/sorority culture is usually pretty supportive of dangerous binge drinking for example.and this isnt directly related to the above, but just so we have a handy source for future reference: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/overview-alcohol-consumption/alcohol-facts-and-statisticsQuoteAdults (ages 18+): 16.6 million adults ages 18 and older3 (7.0 percent of this age group4) had an AUD in 2013. This includes 10.8 million men3 (9.4 percent of men in this age group4) and 5.8 million women3 (4.7 percent of women in this age group4).QuoteYouth (ages 12–17): In 2013 an estimated 697,000 adolescents ages 12–176 (2.8 percent of this age group7) had an AUD. This number includes 385,000 females6 (3.2 percent of females in this age group7) and 311,000 males6 (2.5 percent of males in this age group7).
Not everyone drinks to get drunk.
Alcohol consumption does release dopamine tho.
Quote from: Septy on January 19, 2016, 04:05:33 PMNot everyone drinks to get drunk.If you drink to get buzzed, you're no better. In some ways, you're worse.And if you drink just for the flavor, then you're just... stupid.QuoteAlcohol consumption does release dopamine tho.Water is wet.What's your point?
They're not harming you or anyone else. You get unhappy all by yourself.
Batshit insane liquor laws
