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I can understand people who don't drink, but I don't understand people who have never drank. It feels like an obvious personal flaw, a sign of cowardice, that y

I can understand people who don't drink, but I don't understand people who have never drank. It feels like an obvious personal flaw, a sign of cowardice, that you would not have even tried something so routine and common in our society. If you have tried alcohol, and decided it wasn't for you, then that it all the more courageous. But it feels like you just aren't exploring all that life holds. Or, you don't have faith in yourself that you could get away from it. There's also this societal concept that everyone has vices. And people would rather be able to recognize and see your vice, rather than have it be unknown. Bill Cosby comes to mind.

notmarkus 10y ago
Do you feel this way about all mind-altering substances, or is it a function of ubiquity? Where do you draw the line? I actually agree with you in theory: I think most people should try most things. I think my line, though, is a function of potential for addiction and abuse. On that scale, though, alcohol looks as bad as amphetamines, and far worse than something like MDMA. If ubiquity is your primary factor, do you feel the same way about cigarettes? Should everyone try them to see what the fuss is about?