Alcohol destroys US

Last Modified: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 11:12 a.m.

Editor: I'm writing this letter because I think the fabric of America is being torn away by the large alcohol companies. I'm an alcoholic, but I did not choose to be.

I know there are people out there who think people who drink and can't control it are just weak. I cannot dispute their thoughts. But let me spend some time with them, and I can surely show them some things in their life where they are weak.

I'm not writing to debate who's right or wrong. I'm writing to bring attention to the large alcohol companies who are poisoning our country. And there is only one reason they're doing it: profit margin. They don't care about the lives they ruin or the people who die, all they care about is the almighty dollar. I'm sure they have a fund stashed away to pay for lawsuits or other litigation, but I know this doesn't affect their bottom line.

Tobacco products were taken off TV and billboards because they said this product killed. What did this do but open the door to be flooded with beer and liquor commercials and billboards. My opinion is that most people who drink also smoke. I may be wrong but probably not.

My point is I attend a group of alcoholics, and we often talk about how big alcohol companies should be more responsible for their actions. Small groups of people cannot be heard. There are thousands of rehab clinics in the United States. If everyone got together, our word would be heard.

You have heard of the Million Man March. The people who have problems with alcohol could have a 20 million man march. Government would probably have to pay some attention then. Besides I'm sure most donations to government are made by the alcohol companies.

Alcohol is a part of life, and I know if it were illegal it would still be available. I have no problem with that.

This is my opinion only, but I think alcohol companies should be more responsible, and they should put a large portion of their profits into some kind of rehabilitation program for the many who need it. Alcohol kills, and some of this can be prevented. Alcohol companies, let's be proactive and help save our great country.

Tony Church



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