The excuse " we tried to outlaw it before it didn't work" won't work, because if we can outlaw marijuana and various street drugs then alcohol can be included too and yes they still get their hands on the illegal drugs but it works to deter it in the beginning for the most part! But, why do we outlaw anything to begin with? if it's because it hurts you inside, then alcohol should be number one! it is mind altering and rots your insides out and makes you totally dependant on it- no different then "illegal" drugs! It causes thousands of deaths in accidents and violence, so whats the deal why is alcohol NOT picked on? and recognized for the horrible drug it is and made illegal?
2006-09-01 21:49:27 · 9 answers · asked by distalbicept 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
By allowing easy access to alcohol, we are allowing the youth to access it and abuse it. If taxes are an issue, then throw out all the politicans that are for being part of a legal profit off a horrible drug. Finally, the one drink is enough theory -is it WORTH it? all the millions who can't say "enough" and drive home drunk and cause another highway fatality? The government needs to step up and protect society witht his like any other drug and STOP the sale of it.
2006-09-01 21:59:10 · update #1
YOUR ALL IN DENIAL! read the excuses you have to avoid the FACT! Thousands DIE EVERY YEAR DUE TO ALCOHOL, the issue is ALCOHOL HERE stay with me...dont take a trip down denial river!
2006-09-01 22:00:59 · update #2
alcohol is a poison to the human body and adversely affects every organ and tissue of the body. I am anti-alcohol. What good has it ever done?
2006-09-01 22:13:34 · answer #1 · answered by winkcat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
People are under the impression that alcohol is safer than other drugs. A person can drink responsibly and not be a danger to himself or others, while a single dose of some types of other drugs can be lethal or addictive. It is true that some people become alcoholics and are a real danger, but it doesn't make sense to ban it completely for everyone for the mistakes of some. You could also say that thousands of deaths are caused by car accidents, but the answer isn't to ban cars. Yes there are people that are irresponsible and will put others at risk (driving while drowsy, cell phone use, eating, shaving, etc.) but there are consequences that aren't so drastic. Same with alcohol. It entirely depends on the user as it does with the driver.
2006-09-01 21:54:56 · answer #2 · answered by Kami 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because too large a percentage of the population uses (or abuses) alcohol. Alcohol has a place in history going back many thousands of years, it is too ingrained in our culture to be banned successfully. That's why it didn't work in the 1920s, and why it wouldn't work now. The other drugs, now maintained as illegal don't have the historical trends or sheer popularity that alcohol and tobacco do.
Also, alcohol actually can be consumed responsibly, and without great consequences. If things were to be banned for fear of what someone might do with them, then cars, airplanes, spray paint, matches, kitchen knives, and baseball bats should be banned too.
2006-09-01 22:01:32 · answer #3 · answered by mahgri 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think all drugs should be legalized and sold in pharmacies or liquor stores. No, I don't do drugs but most of our crime in America comes from illegal drugs. If they could get it then they wouldn't have to rob and steal for it. As far as alcohol goes, the question I ask is, where did personal responsibility go? We should all be able to choose good or bad. You can't save people from themselves and the government shouldn't try to.
2006-09-01 21:56:15 · answer #4 · answered by starrynight1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because with alcohol comes a sin tax.
No one wants to pay more taxes, and if you ban alcohol, the tax money lost has to come from somewhere.
2006-09-01 21:52:48 · answer #5 · answered by d h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a million. What age do you think of it may be criminal to have intercourse? sixteen 2. What age do you think of it may be criminal to purchase alcohol?18 3. Do you sense gentle discussing intercourse, drugs, and alcohol with mum and dad or instructor? not precisely 4. What are your evaluations on teenager age being pregnant? - i'm not partial to it in spite of the shown fact that if somebody made the incorrect decision and ended up with this as a consequence it would possibly not define them and human beings shouldnt look down upon teenage mothers using fact it is not elementary and that they deserve greater credit than they acquire. 5. what's maximum suitable do you think of Adoption, Abortion or too keep the infant? i in my view believe that it is to the alternative of the mother. If she feels that she is waiting to help this infant then so be it. If she feels that she is unprepared and he or she desires to grant this toddler an danger to life a sturdy life then adoption. yet while she feels unprepared for the two then abortion is the thank you to pass. 6. Do you think of medicine injury society.? definite using fact it motives maximum of deaths each and on a daily basis. This impacts our financial equipment and our communities. 7.ladies:in case you obtain pregnant might you be gentle telling your mum and dad? easily, no. My mum and dad are hardcore catholic and can disown me if i grew to become into. BOYS: in case you obtain a woman pregnant might you fell gentle telling your mum and dad? My boyfriend's mum and dad might probable be greater accepting using fact hes approximately 6 years older than me and his mum and dad knows that he's deeply in love with me and he might do something for me.
2016-10-01 05:09:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even Jesus drank wine, my friend. The sin is in the sinner not the sin.
Living in a urban area is more harmful to your health than moderate drinking
2006-09-01 21:58:41 · answer #7 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Alcoholic drinks can be good for you if taken in moderation.
2006-09-01 21:55:14 · answer #8 · answered by mixwithanything 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't ban alcohol for the same reason they don't ban Cigarettes....TAX MONEY!!
It's as simple as that!
2006-09-01 21:55:55 · answer #9 · answered by nkkidw040602 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋