Originally Posted by
sthlm.bill
Dude, context is everything and you just took what I stated out of context. My point: This thread began in a self-rightous tone. I did not imply that people who don't drink are self-rightous because think they're better blah, blah, blah.. I have nothing but respect for those that are on the wagon, working through 12-step programs, or simply gain no joy out of the process. Frankly, I have nothing but respect for anyone who decides that abstaining from alcohol is what's best for them - no biggie. BUT this thread began along the lines of "I feel so much better, ride so much faster, spend so much so less, have a more meaningful life, drinking is evil, etc." - That's the self-rightous part that kinda rubbed me the wrong way.
You added the "drinking is evil" statement to the OP yourself (someone else said it later). I didn't get that vibe from the OP at all. You seem to be assuming that he drank a normal/moderate amount, and is now judging those who do the same. Maybe he drank too much, and as a result of abstaining, he feels much better. Maybe he is faster. Maybe he spends a lot less money now if he did drink a lot (which is highly likely if one drinks excessively). You bring up context, but you have not thought about the contextual possibilities that the OP might be in, especially considering his 2nd post in the thread.
That being said, I don't think that one can say that alcohol itself is evil. It has no morals or sense of self. It's just a chemical.
I think the OP is experiencing excitement over taming something that might have been weighing on him. I think everyone should be happy for him, and not all of a sudden turn the discussion toward themselves and how they might be offended.