America is nuts in that sense.
You can legally; get married - have a mortgage - have kids - have sex - star in a porn movie - hold down a job/pay tax - watch any kind of depraved movie you like - drive a motor vehicle/bike - all at 18 years old.

But you have to wait 2 years to have a beer?!

Alcohol is a depressant. But it also lowers inhibitions, relaxes you, and kills brain cells. After a few drinks you can feel good. Happy and uplifted. But when you take it to extremes (i.e puking your guts out nearly unconscious) thats when it becomes a problem.
Hey if you ain't tried it don't knock it


Britain has a nihilistic drinking culture though. kids at 16 getting drunk. And practically every young person getting hammered evety week - theres definately something wrong...

Alright, so there are a lot of unanswered questions floating around. First of which being: Why the hell isnt LiK responding to his own thread? I made this thread last night at midnight. I then proceeded to go to bed, thinking that I would have one or two responses the next morning. It is now morning, and Ive got a page and a half to respond to, so thats why I havent been on here.

Next Up: Why dont I drink?

There are multiple Reasons
1. Ussually, I simply wouldnt have time.
2. I dont want to act like my friends why'll theyre drunk, because its simply ridiculous.
3. Its illegal, although this wouldnt stop me if I wanted to.
4. (And most importantly) As I already stated, I cant afford to drink. No, not because Im poor, because Ive got too much at stake. You guys dont understand that 'a few drinks every other weekend' (posted by someone I forget who) could destroy everything Ive worked for. I am either lifting or training every single day of the week, sometimes both, and I cant afford to miss a single day. Think thats kinda strict? Kinda overboard? Why not take a day off? Ask me those questions when Im headlining wrestlemania. No, Im not joking.

Number 3: 'it tasting good' not being on my list of reasons to drink. This is probably because most of the people Ive asked are my friends, and my friends have not been drinking very long, so you can imagine that the two answers I have supplied are more suitable.

Oh, and just to clear things up: This thread was not intended to be seen as a flame towards those of you that drink responsibly. I thank all of you that keep safety in mind why'll drinking.

Tell me if I missed any questions or you have any more and keep the replies coming

I think drinking is OK but some people who drink ARE NOT OK. Drunk driving is a horrible problem in my province - too many people going to court and getting off too lightly, I say they should have their licences taken away permanently every single time The other problem is too many guys yelling in the streets, pissing and throwing up on everything - it's like you should have to get a card saying you're responsible enough to drink because there are too many idiots ruining it for everyone esle.

When you headline wrestlemania I will watch it with a beer! (likely a few beers)

(Even though I don't watch wrestling....? )

Dont get me wrong, I was glad to see a smoking ban in my area too, but its comments like these that really hit home for me.

I agree with you that it isnt your choice to inhale fumes. But what does that cause, other than a nuisance. A few months off of your lifetime?

On the other hand, what about the little boy that was killed in a car accident with a drunk, did HE have a choice?
Or the little girl that gets beaten to death by her father every night, does SHE have a choice?

Alcohol kills. Second hand smoke causes early death.

Many beers taste fine warm. Only shitty bear doesn't. A warm guiness isnt that bad!

Three years actually. Good point though

I promise your mind will change. You only feel this way because of your environment. When you are a couple years older it will be vastly different.

1. Examples for "no time to drink" A glass of wine with dinner, meet up with friends at a bar for happy hour (cheap snacks!), a margarita at the weekend BBQ,

2. Your friends are morons for drinking just to get drunk. A small dose of alcohol can even make the most timid nerd a little cooler as it smooths out his nerves and helps reduce his inhibition. A glass of wine for each person is a perfect way to get everyone talking to each other

3. Being illegal means you miss out on alot of what makes drinking good. I imagine your friends drinking generic brand vodka from plastic party cups

4. I stick to my examples for point 1 and point 2. I argue having a drink at the appropriate time and amount would be BENEFICIAL to your health/life.

I understand that my reasoning is not going to change your mindset, so Im not going to continue this debate.

I do find it intruiging that you have promised me that my mind will change. With all due respect, my mind is made up, and my goals are too important for 'a few drinks here and there.'

Your 16 years old !

:LOL:

You sound angry in your post. It was never my intention to come across with a negative attitude. I thought this was a fun thread?

I accept and believe your mind is made up. I also know that even your strongest beliefs can change in time.

Public consumption and Purchase is illegal for under 21, im not sure becaus laws differe from state to state like LIKs smoking thing, but here in florida is fine to have alcohol privately, of course with your guardians consent.
So if a friend wants have a party and his dad agrees everyone can drink then its ok, as long as the people attending guardians agree also.
plus i really dont care because nobody gets busted and where i am at, if you wanted to drink you can take like a 4 hour boat ride and then there little children walking around with bottles. BTW its the islands the rum all abou

Idk about you guys but in my community kids are all over Vodka i have no idea why, lacks in flavor for me, but then again theres rum allover here, and the bums will supply anyone with beer for a few dollars.

I understand your stric training regime or whatever but how does drinking effect that? because you were stating i dont want to mess it up now. Can you explain how that would mess it up. the only thing i can think of is drinking too much and being drunk so distracted or unsafe while training.

Ciper: I didnt mean to sound angry. I apologize. I look forward to proving you wrong, its a great motivator

FatalOrgasm: Its just something that I dont want to be caught up in, ever. It probably wouldnt affect anything initially, but I know how habits form. Alcohol becomes a problem for some people, and not for other people. In the end, its a bargain and I dont feel like putting my career on the line.

well ya i understand if its something that will mess up your life/career and its something unnecessary then why bother. Its like You love Dr Pepper but you are diabetic so you Kill yourself.....

Thank you for understanding.

Oh, and have you guys ever heard of natural highs? I have nothing to base my judgement on (Ive never been drunk), but I would be willing to bet that its a lot better than getting drunk.

Diet Doctor Peper tastes more like regular Doctor Pepper
At least thats what the commercial says.

I get runner's high everyday, and then i get high on top of that.