Well put. I should have specified that I was talking about people who drink regularly. Looking at large populations aren't that useful here, as many people simp

Well put. I should have specified that I was talking about people who drink regularly. Looking at large populations aren't that useful here, as many people simply opt out, because they're sick, religion, or just don't like it. While I agree that the some of the risks are suspect, I tend to think the question is "how much risk are you willing to accept"? IMO it's appropriate to consider things like STDs, injury, violence, abuse, and incarceration as risks. These problems are common among drinkers due to the heavy impairment alcohol causes.