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writes:I guess this is more of a poll than a question.Do you really do things you don't want to when you're drunk? I say no. We commonly hear "I only did it because I was drunk", but I think it's just an excuse. From what I have seen with others and experienced myself, alcohol doesnt make you do things you don't want to do ...it just takes away the drive to hold yourself back from doing something (or someone) you really do wanted to do. The way I see it, people who are funny drunks are really funny people on the inside but have stress or embarassment that normally keeps them down, and those who are mean drunks have anger inside that they can normally hold back. Same with sex... those who have sex with "the ugly one" or "the fat one", or even the same sex, really like that kind of person but are normally too embarassed to show it. Same goes for stuff people say when they're drunk. Alcohol doesn't change what we want or think, it just takes down the barriers.Opinions?
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 June 2007): To an extent I agree with you however, i feel your view is a bit too clear cut. For example, you say if someone gets with someone who's ugly or something, that you think they must really like that person... This is most likely true for many people, but i think there are also the types of people who often do things whilst drunk that they normally wouldn't when sober because they are driven by other factors such as insecurities or lack of self respect, people who may be emotionally insecure. I know people who often feel insecure about their appearance and so when they're drunk and people make a move on them, or even try to take advantage of them, they often foolishly let them. Essentially however you are still driven by a certain desire i guess, in this cases example a desire to feel desired... hmmm, hope this makes sense to you all :P
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reader, Farris  +, writes (1 June 2007):
 I can't really decide whether I agree or disagree with your view of being drunk, but I'd like to add the point that people CHOOSE to drink the alcohol in the first place. In other words, they invite this lack of control that they claim to have had.
People blame alcohol for the things they may have said or done whilst intoxicated, but I'm pretty certain that they KNEW about these dangers when they decided to drink in the first place.
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reader, eyeswideopen +, writes (31 May 2007):
 I agree completely with you, Doc. It the same with hypnotizing someone you cannot make them act like a chicken if they don't want to. One tiny doubt is alcoholics that can do all kinds of stuff in a total blackout not sure about that situation. However for your basic drunk person "In Wine There's Truth".
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reader, Choconut +, writes (31 May 2007):
 hmm good point. I have never really got excessivly drunk but i know that when i have been drinking i just dont seem to care, yup my barriers go down. I think to an extent judgement on things goes aswell...
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reader, anonymous, writes (31 May 2007): i had sex with a complete asshole on the weekend who i didn't even know. my friend walked off and left me and this guy convinced me to go back to his mate's house for a 'drink' as it wasn't safe for me to be on my own. so me being the stupid pissed up person that i was went with him and he pressured me into sex. i didn't want it and now i feel sick when i think about it so, no i don't agree with your comment. each person is different and its unfair to say thats how ppl act under the influence. if anything people are at their most vulnerable when drunk
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