Should we stop all the drinking like we did smoking?

Answer 1

yes.
Drinking should only happen at home. Nowhere else.

Answer 2

Allow me to propose something with a twist--we first need to wean the public from the tax income which between smoking and alcohol is in the area of $50 billion a year. A constitutional amendment: "No level of government--national, state or local--shall use tax income from the consumption of addictive substances for any purpose other than treating the addiction and the health consequences of that addiction."

All tobacco products should have the notice: "Tobacco is addictive. To quit call 1-800-XXX-XXXX." The cost should be covered by tobacco taxes.

All alcoholic products should have the notice: "If you can't stop drinking, call 1-800-XXX-XXXX." Again, the cost should be covered by the alcohol taxes.

If you can't support this, then it's time to roll back the anti-smoking laws. Why should the general public benefit from a drug income if they aren't willing to share the health and esthetic consequences among themselves and their children? All that does is turn us into a nation of drug pushers.

Answer 3

I think that should be up to the individual who is doing it. I am a smoker, and at first I didn't like the idea of not being able to smoke indoors. But when I saw the proof of what second-hand smoke does to those who don't smoke, I could eventually accept it. But WHAT would be the reason to CONTROL people's choice to drink if they are not driving? There wouldn't be any reson for it! If a person wants to drink, I think that is their business.

Answer 4

i stopped smoking.. when?

Answer 5

pretty much

Answer 6

No. Why would we?

Answer 7

No.