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Originally Posted by SantaClaus
I'm really not trying to "poke the bear" here, but could argue that ostracizing people who are more different from you than you find comfortable limits your exposure to novel thought and more subject to group-think. I would be very leery of someone who wanted to exclude non-drinkers from their golf foursome or house party because they consider their position to be extreme. It damages both parties, IMO. BTW, I do drink personally, but I'm certainly under no illusion that it leaves me more enlightened. Finally, I'm fiercely supportive of "rights of citizens", even those whose activities are contrary to my religious and moral convictions.
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Well said Santa. I personally do not drink alcohol ( the last was 1 beer when I got married 6 years ago). Drinking just makes me even more stupid than I normally am; and sleepy. I say drink if you want to but respect my decision not to.
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