Nuudawn, no-one is a lost cause. I didn't think of it in that context. More that the cycle will repeat until we take a strong stance and strengthen our resolve to not be that person.
Let's not be that person. Unless it is pointed out that, "This can be you," people will continue to challenge it. Unfortunately we as alcoholics fail miserably at recognizing the obvious sometimes. If that message sends a shock and rattles someone's thought process, it did what it was intended to do.
Thanks for your thoughts.