No forgetting history here, alcohol has left a ton of tragic history behind it.
So has humanity in general. It is part of what we face as a result of a certain couple partaking of the tree of knowledge.
What we do know is that prohibition created much higher volume of hardships than we see from alcohol. If you doubt that it would still “be happening” today, then just look at the WOsD and how many innocent people are shot on “accident” by the authorities....
I believe that all tragedy is heartbreaking for those involved, however I also know that we can not eliminate all tragedy. I would prefer to maximize individual freedom, while also maximizing individual responsibility. Therefore, if you are a good driver with .08 (or whatever) BAC and you do not cause property or personal damage to others, then have at it. If you are a bad sober driver that causes personal or property damage to others, then you have caused a tragedy.
Any driver that causes damage to others’ property or persons should be prosecuted equally. Drinkers or teatotallers, I don’t rightly care. I am more concerned with ACTUAL safety and accountability.