Eradication of Alcohol

Oct 2nd, 2006, in IM Posts, by David

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10 Comments on “Eradication of Alcohol”

Marsel Says:
October 3rd, 2006 at 11:25 pm
Very good law, especially if the supremacy of the law is controlled by the government, not some people, you know.
The bad thing is the discussion between the parties (PPP and PKS) based on their religion not the vision of better Indonesia.
J. M. Verville Says:
September 9th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
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Sylvester Says:
September 10th, 2007 at 6:52 am
Alcohol is not sinful. Ethanol is one of the main raw materials in industry. Even drinking alcohol is not sinful. It is useful to protect against cold. Scientists also suggest that few alcohol daily may help keep body fit, similar to ancient Chinese belief. What sinful is the crime under drunk situation. This is the root. Thus, as long as people do not get drunk, alcohol is fine.

This attitude actually shows that most moslem are low educated, making harsh low like sharia is forced. Also, the way islam today fight againts evil is similar to the christian church in middle age. It forced the surrounding to follow its rule, while today christian, buddhism, confucianism, hinduism are more focusing on self-awareness. It is simply that to change the world, first one should change him/herself.
Ihaknt Says:
September 10th, 2007 at 8:30 am
Alcohol is good…and I agree with Sylvester, it’s sinful when it gets to in excess, intoxicating stage. One or two standard glasses occasionally doesnt hurt anyone.
Aluang Anak Bayang Says:
September 10th, 2007 at 9:42 am
Alcohol is bad. A sip too many will makes you horny and uncontrollable.
Tomaculum Says:
September 10th, 2007 at 11:18 am
Alcohol is bad. A sip too many will makes you horny and uncontrollable.

Hmm, Aluang seems to be an expert in drinking a sip too much alcohol. Good for your sex life, dear Aluang.
Pakmantri Says:
September 10th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
Ooh, these people who called themself the “good people” never learn from the past do they? Remember what happen during the prohibition era in the US?

Ah, but it is a good opportunity for me! Maybe I’ll open up shop and become a moonshiner, good business. Since most other business in Indonesia deems to flop.
Anybody follow my lead?
Tomaculum Says:
September 10th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
Wannabe Mantri-Capone?
(Beware of Jusuf K. Ness. .) )
Janma Says:
September 10th, 2007 at 1:23 pm
People just need to control themselves or not, it’s personal, not the business of governments. I feel like we’re all in some huge kindergarten or something with the government and the religionists trying to bring us up the ‘right and moral’ way. I hate alcohol pretty much, my parents were both alcoholics, but hey, that’s their choice, doesn’t mean the government gets to say what you can or can’t do in your home or your life. Have rules regarding drinking and driving, ok, because that affects the safety of others. You try to prohibit you just create more criminals.
Juliecar Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Sipping or drinking alcohol isn’t a bad one as long as you know your limitations on drinking it will not be a sin….