Originally Posted by
Dunbar
The scientific consensus couldn't be more rock solid that moderate alcohol consumption is beneficial to one's health. In a free country you are welcome to abstain from drinking if you wish. I personally take issue with those who ignore all of the scientific evidence and continue to claim moderate drinking is unhealthy. Like I said earlier, I consider these people part of the modern day temperance movement. Your last sentence seems to suggest that any amount of regular alcohol consumption is tantamount to "problem drinking."
You're just upset because I'm suggesting to try to go without drinking for a while.
It's easier to attack the person making the suggestion, and to read things into what they're saying, than to try the suggestion and see if there is a difference.
One might wonder why the idea of stopping drinking for a month or two is so upsetting to you.