Hear, hear. Satchel's right about what Atkins says is the role of alcohol while on his diet. Satchel would probably only have known that after having read the book.

According to Atkins, here's the amount of "digestible" carbs (in grams) for diet purposes that various forms of alcohol contain:

12 fl oz Beer: 12.5
1 fl oz Brandy (86 proof): 0
4 fl oz red wine: 2
1 fl oz rum (80 proof): 0
1 fl oz tequila (80 proof): 0
1 fl oz vodka (80 proof): 0
4 fl oz white wine: 0.9 -- p. 492 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution

The only thing people need to know is their own experience with the diet. For me, it worked. That's why the labelling and other stuff doesn't bother me. Call me a meat puppet; all I know is I lost 40lbs without being hungry.