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[quote=Anonymous]You're being rude and irrational. But for the sake of others who might be reading and didn't call me names I'll answer.

If you have a designated driver you're always good, no matter if it's at home or in a restaurant. In a party at friend's house, same thing, unless you're walking distance or using public transit.  (you seriously needed me to explain this to you?)

What I don't get is this desperate need to have a drink everywhere you go. I've been either pregnant or nursing for the past 3 years and I do miss being able to take a sip here and there and te fact that I could not just drink whenever I wanted because of BF just took the thrill of it so I can certainly have fun without being buzzed.

Don't get me wrong, block parties, neighborhood BBQs, pool parties are a lot of fun but I just can't trust others enough to be able to drink and relax myself in such settings. I prefer to have fun being sober. If there's a pool involved I NEVER drink. Call me all the names you want but the day another person saves your child from an accident you'll get what I mean.

My neighborhood used to have a Marguerita stand at the bus stop in our cul-de-sac every Friday. The last day was when I had to run in front of the bus to get the 2yo that wandered there while mom was refilling her red plastic cup.

And if you really think VA doesn't have an open container law for public places please read the link a few pages back. There are huge signs in a lot of parks saying alcohol is not allowed.

Please educate yourselves before parroting some random info you read while buzzed.

The bus driver was shaking. She said she never saw the little girl... she only stopped because she saw me running.

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't drink-- family history of alcoholism and enough ugly incidents in college to make me realize I'm not immune to those genes-- but if you read through this entire thread, as I must confess I have, it is rather evident that the people who imbibe are more fun. Non-drinkers, may I suggest you work on witty rejoinders? Insults, sarcasm, and hand-wringing don't count. Please! Convince us that it is possible to have fun, and be fun, sober![/quote]

The fact that people cannot have fun without alcohol is one of the first signs of alcoholism.

We're here debating using logic and facts. This is not supposed to be a joke. The folks trying to say there's nothig wrong with breaking the law and putting your children (and others) in danger need a reality check. And when it happens it will be too late.

[b]I'm not against alcohol but it does have a time and place.[/b] On the street, at night, in the dark while you're watching over children is definitely not he est plac for it. [/quote]

Okay, I'll bite.  What do you define as being the appropriate time and place to have a drink?  Not at home, clearly, because presumably your children are there (even if asleep).  Not at a restaurant unless walking distance and then only if your children are away that night.  So...when, pray tell, is it okay?  I'm guessing - in your book - never.  And that is why many of us find your reasoning and rationales totally ridiculous.[/quote][/quote]

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