“No, certain of us elect to do this (for love or pay) - and I support punishing caregivers who addle themselves. But they shouldn’t drink either; would you conclude that alcohol should be banned for everybody? “
No, but I think public drunkenness and drunkenness when caring for dependents should be illegal.
One can have a drink or two or three, depending upon amount and time, and not get drunk. Drunkenness is a somewhat subjective call, so, a community just has to set a standard and enforce it.
Adulthood is another example of subjectivity. Some people are adults when they are 15; some never grow up. Our society has selected 18 as the age of majority, and I am content with that.
Similarly, at least in my state, we have deemed “drunk” to be .08, ok, I can live with that. Some may be ok a little higher, but a standard needs to be set. I’m open to tweaking it as called for.
No, but I think public drunkenness and drunkenness when caring for dependents should be illegal.
I agree - and I support the same restrictions, and no more, for drugs other than alcohol.