[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

In Is Tavern a The There Cox Town-Wally - Bing video

[jsw14]

Originally Posted by Bonny

Wow, that's quite a, analogy. Don't know how many close to you that fit this, but it does sound very sad. So sorry.
Thank goodness this has not been my experience.

I'll PoP a Beer on that. Ya'LL have a nice day now Ya Here......

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by jsw14

I'll PoP a Beer on that. Ya'LL have a nice day now Ya Here......

I think I'm hearing the cork pop off my bottle of wine.

[jsw14]

U GO Girl............Enjoy!!!

[graciegirl]

the whiffenpoof song - Bing video

[graciegirl]

Drink Drink Drink (The Drinking Song) - YouTube

Ein prosit.

[manaboutown]

The D.U.I song D.U.I. - The Offspring - YouTube

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

If you have to have drink to get the day started its crutch, if you have to have drink to socialize it's weakness, if you have to have glass of wine at ever meal it's and excuse. Sorry I couldn't let it go, I seen too many life's ruined or lost from alcohol. Ok I'll let it go.

If people don't drink, I won't have any friends...........I'm more likable after a couple.

[Wiotte]

This was me at the U of D, Belushi asked permission for my story.



And the food fight scene also. Just ask any of my TKE brothers

[Fredster]

Originally Posted by Bonny

Wow, that's quite a, analogy. Don't know how many close to you that fit this, but it does sound very sad. So sorry.
Thank goodness this has not been my experience.

Bonny, you are rare to not have someone in your circle of friends and family without the problem since...
"More than seven percent of the population ages 18 years and older -- nearly 13.8 million Americans --
have problems with drinking, including 8.1 million people who suffer from alcoholism.
20% of suicide victims in the United States are alcoholics."
It is all over and all around, yet there are a lot of people that can and do drink responsibly and do not become addicted!

[rubicon]

Too many posters are deflecting here. The topic is "too many DUI's (DWI's) , not about addicts or someone's opinion on the use of alcohol or drinking ,etc. People who drive should not drink for their sake and the sake of family friends and the public.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Fredster

Bonny, you are rare to not have someone in your circle of friends and family without the problem since...
"More than seven percent of the population ages 18 years and older -- nearly 13.8 million Americans --
have problems with drinking, including 8.1 million people who suffer from alcoholism.
20% of suicide victims in the United States are alcoholics."
It is all over and all around, yet there are a lot of people that can and do drink responsibly and do not become addicted!

According to your stats.............4% of the populations are alcoholics and 20% of all suicides are alcoholics. This tells me the alcoholics in the US, as a percentage, are going down.

Interesting.

[Gpsma]

Sad that so many are intolerant of those that can drink responsibly. Reminds me of my dil that is a vegan and looks down her nose when we eat our "animal friends".

Im sorry so many here might have had alcohol problems themselves or their family but everyone who drinks or occasionally might get tipsy is NOT an alcoholic.

[Fredster]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Too many posters are deflecting here. The topic is "too many DUI's (DWI's) , not about addicts or someone's opinion on the use of alcohol or drinking ,etc. People who drive should not drink for their sake and the sake of family friends and the public.

I really have trouble understanding how they don't relate.
You said the topic is too many DUI's (DWI's)
well those are given to people who've drunk too much alcohol.
So you are going to get a lot of opinions on alcohol.
Personally, I believe if a person gets one or two DUI's there is a pretty good chance they
have a serious alcohol problem that they'd be wise to address!
Clarify your last sentence...I read it that you believe that even a person
who drinks responsibly should never drive at all.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Sad that so many are intolerant of those that can drink responsibly. Reminds me of my dil that is a vegan and looks down her nose when we eat our "animal friends".

Im sorry so many here might have had alcohol problems themselves or their family but everyone who drinks or occasionally might get tipsy is NOT an alcoholic.

I don't recall anyone saying that or even getting close.
I read back and one poster was quite strong in his wording but no one else was. Drinking and driving is a big BIG problem. WHENEVER it is done. I never preached don't drink to my descendants but I did preach DON'T drink and drive.