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Originally Posted by ivi0nk3y
Alcohol is a contributor toward violence and street crime in the UK.
For example in a 2006/07 survey, 46% of all offenders were under the influence of alcohol. 39% of domestic violence cases involved alcohol and in more than a million acts the offenders were believed to be drunk.
To just think how alcohol effects yourselves is pretty short sighted and selfish.
It is a problem for a lot of people and THAT is the issue.
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I drink responsibly so I don't inflict damage on myself or others, and a lot of people who drink are the same. That is my point.
I know alcohol is a
problem when not consumed responsibly and I know a lot of crimes are influenced by it, so I agree with you.