Reply #38: So...

[Cid_B]

Only alcoholics get a free pass on the "it's a disease" train?

What about the college student who just started drinking and gets popped for DUI on their first night out?

In the end, no matter what, the person made the decision to crack open that bottle and put it to their lips.

edit : I looked back on your post and reread it. Wow... You are absolutely correct in that a drunk person makes different decisions than a sober one. No crap. In no way is that a defense.

"Defendant - Your honor, I wouldn't have backhanded my wife but frankly I was intoxicated.
Judge - Oh you poor man! That changes everything! Bailiff set this man free!"

Seriously, is that a justification? Christ almighty... Until someone tackles you, pours it down your throat and then holds a gun to your head to make you drive, YOU are the only one responsible.