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“Why is it that the public sphere is full of puritans?

Beer!

I know that fearmongering, banning stuff and generally going off on a rant about some less than perfect section of society is seen a s a good way to garner votes *and* raise taxes, but imagin [sic] how popular a politician would be that said:

“we have evidence that not only is moderate drinking not bad for you, but that’s it’s far better for your health than not drinking at all, as a result we’ll be dropping the tax on booze by a half and setting up counselling course for those that feel they can’t partake ion the odd drop or two for fear of enjoying themselves once in their dull lives”

Announce that sort of thing and the British public would probably forgive you for being a serial puppy-murderer.”

From a comment on the story @ [register.co.uk].

Well worth a read.