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Old 07-31-2007, 05:24 PM
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jimhere
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Originally Posted by Tazman53 View Post
The third tradition only spells out who can be a member of AA, now taking that to an extreme if a non-alcoholic had a desire to not drink even if it was just for that day, they could be a member and share.

That is taking it to an extreme, as Sugah says, a group conscience can decide that "all are welcome, but please, only alcoholics share."

The long form of the tradition states that AA membership ought to include all who suffer from alcoholism. Only alcoholics suffer from alcoholism. However AA does not decide who is and who isn't alcoholic. Only the individual can decide for him/herself.

Personally, I am not in favor of non-alcoholics sharing in an open AA meeting. We don't have that problem in my home group, as our meeting is closed. However, an autonomous group can decide according to its own conscience who can participate.
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