...and guns and motor vehicles are a couple of the 'most dangerous' mechanical inventions of mankind.....especially when used carelessly by fools.

Alcohol in moderation does very little harm, and is slightly beneficial in some forms.

Because alcohol is so easy to make in many ways, we will NEVER be able to ban it, so we need to finds better ways to educate people and better ways to show them HOW to moderate.

I simply do not comprehend those who open a container intending to get drunk...or knowing that they probably will. I have had them explain it to me, but I find it difficult to identify with.
If I had my way, compulsive drinkers who 'may' become a regular danger to themselves & others would be subject to as many 'controls' as reasonably practical. It would not solve the problem, just as taking away driver's licenses or gun permits would not 'solve' those problems, but it would be easier than trying to recreate some form of prohibition.