| See my newer study above that refutes your old one. I'm not refuting the negative side effects of alcohol. I'm disputing your ridiculous claim that alcohol has zero benefits over water. No you don't give it to a child (illegal, they can't handle the effects, and it's not going to provide health benefits for them). That's silly. I wouldn't let them drive a car either but that doesn't mean a car provides no benefits. Plus, as one of my prior comments you ignored, alcohol can protect against cardiovascular disease for men 60+ and that benefit outweighs any negatives. Water has no negative side effects? Yes clean water in non-toxic amounts yes that is correct to my knowledge. However, "The World Health Organization says that every year more than 3.4 million people die as a result of water related diseases, making it the leading cause of disease and death around the world." [1] A prior commenter pointed out how alcohol saved humanity by allowing drinkable water. Alcohol could actually prevent 3.4 M deaths. It can prevent cardiovascular disease for many people. It provides fun/enjoyment/stress relief in moderation. Those are benefits. Your claim that it provides zero benefits is ridiculous and incorrect. Alcohol is both a tonic and a poison. [1] https://www.voanews.com/a/a-13-2005-03-17-voa34-67381152/274... |