I did state that, but when put on top of the rest of the post, it really sounded more like a serious "you're Irish, so why don't you drink?" question. I'm personally not the sort of person who considers them self Irish in terms of how my nationality has influenced my personality, so I hate the "You're Irish" card.
They are being blown out of proportion. I wasn't even arguing anything, simply stating why I PERSONALLY don't drink (as everyone else was stating why the do, or don't), then you two tried to argue something with me, even though my reasons are completely valid, as they are purely personal, and not objective reasons. As I said from the very beginning, one of my biggest reasons for not drinking is purely to strengthen my own sense of determination in general, as from a very young age, I swore to not drink. In breaking that promise, I would feel I am letting myself become overly lax. And while there are other more personal reasons as to why I wouldn't drink, I'm not going into those. Telling me my reasons are invalid is like saying it's invalid for me to like a band because I feel I relate to the lyrics in their songs.
Also, Rulez, that brother comment was a joke. I was merely having fun.
And spiral's points are good - in his mind set. But that's the thing about this issue. It's not meant to be debated (as in, people's reasons to drink it or not). It's pure personal taste. Spiral does make a good point, for example, in saying alcohol makes some people happier, or improves them. But that only applies to some people. It doesn't apply to me, and it never will, so that's a useless argument to present ME with.
