I've been refuting them, and my most recent statements were, for the most part, ignored. You should go back and check the replies arguing the statistic we were discussing.
Okay, I'll humor you then (again).
You mean getting stufffaced, even though it can harm others, it's justifiable because you're too pathetic to see past your own bias? Having fun doesn't mean what you're doing is an appropriate behavior. Unless, you know, you're stupid.
You're acting like taking a sip of alcohol causes you to get drunk instantaneously and that every person makes the worst possible choice ever while drunk. I have been to parties where I've had the best fun in my life without the use of alcohol or drugs, and I've been to parties where I've drank and still had a good time. I think I should be able to make this point pretty god damn clearly. Being drunk isn't exactly "appropriate behavior" but in a setting like a party it's not like there are "behavior police" making sure no one is being drunk.
If you've ever seen any alcohol beverage commercial in the USA you will have seen and/or heard the line "enjoy responsibly", "drink responsibly", etc. There is such thing as only drinking a little and enjoying being tipsy (the common term used for being only slightly drunk to the point where you are only relaxed in mood but not at all completely unable to make proper judgement).