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Because most people don't have a problem with it. It's just us alkies that do. Most people drink responsibly. Anyway, they tried that (prohibition) and it was a miserable failure.
actually- I believe that a lot of 'normal' people also have a problem with it.... I think many people who aren't alcoholics also throw away a lot of life pouring booze down their gullets.
I see a LOT of folks we wouldn't consider alcoholic who still blot out emotions, gain weight, drink instead of exercise, use alcohol as a crutch.... I think beyond alcoholism, alcohol itself is a huge social and human problem.