[TheRealVille]

I realize the point that you are trying to make. It's just a shallow consolation for me, however. I'm just coming off of a 20 year business relationship in which my partner became an alcoholic. For the last 15 years he has not only destroyed his business career , but now he is very near the end of his life, simply because of what alcohol has done to his physical and mental health. I have seen him not only destroy his career and health, but his family life has been in shambles for the last 15 years. A person that was formerly considered one of the communities finest and respected citizens is now considered nothing more than Johnson County's own version of Otis Campbell. It's been a sad thing to watch. I personally have to stick with my statement of nothing ''Good". The money part to me is meaningless when you see a full productive life destroyed. Would it also be a benefit to the community if we legalized the sale of crystal meth just to collect tax revenue? Tell me the difference.

This is just one person. It is a sad situation, but everyone that drinks doesn't end up like that. I take an occasional drink of wine or beer and never even get tipsy. Responsibility is key to a lot of subjects, not just alcohol.