#SupportAlcoholProhibition

Yes, being a Liquor consumer myself, I strongly support Kerala's decision on prohibiting Alcohol! Not on the basis of culture (as that will be Hippocratic), but for the matter, that it will encourage a more productive & healthier lifestyle; and will promote a regulated state environment, by curbing the local nuisances to some extent. 

I am startled to see the basis of the arguments against the motion, and here is my response to them:

• "Rs. 9,000 cr loss of revenue to the State"
  The so-called economy-experts are worried for the loss of hundreds of crores to the state, that the prohibition may incur. Like seriously! A state that is also called as the 'God's Own Land'', and being enriched for its natural asset: should it like really rely on the revenue coming from ALCOHOL, which lays the foundation for Domestic Violence, heinous Crimes, Accidents, Addiction & other abuses. And is money more important than a qualitative living? Then let us allow Marijuana and other drugs too.
• "It's availability in 5 star hotels only, would make it non-affordable for the lower middle-class"
  That's a Good way to encourage few to take out money from what is supposed to meet the daily 'necessary' expenses, and spend them for some leisure. Shouldn't Govt. start adding 'Alcohol' into ration card? Oh yes! I need a getaway every 2 months & an international trip every 6 months. But I can't afford it! I have the liberty to be Happy, even when I can't bear the expenses, so what? Let the Govt. run a Subsidised Airline! Btw, is Govt. giving away Mansions or Bungalows too? I am in the Queue!
• "Prohibition Exaggerates the Urge, thereby giving rise to the Bootlegging, like in Gujarat & manufacturing of Poisonous Alcohol!"Okayzz.. So possession of arms is restricted, but we know many illegally possessing it. So? Uhhmm.. Lets lift the Rule! When the legal apparatus is so ineffective to implement the Law, why to have it? Let arms be available in the Superstore! Also, as few policemen ask for bribes, and are often violent and inactive, so let the Govt. remove the 'Police' system too! What say?
• "What we need is Awareness, NOT prohibition"
  So, how many of you could quit Cigarettes, ever since they started posting those hideous pictures on the packet? How many of us can encourage remotely rural areas' individuals to encourage education, family planning etc.

• "Knife that cuts vegetables, Kills Humans too! Can we ban it?"
  That's the most amazing one I've heard & to my surprise, was appreciated a lot, indeed. So, is alcohol as necessary as a knife, without an alternative to it? Considering the not-so-cold climate of Kerala.

The only challenge I foresee is the easy-to-prepare toddy. Hence, only prohibition can certainly not improve the predicament, we need both awareness campaigns & a strong vigilance to keep an eye on the execution and the loopholes. Also, self-moral policing, discussion in families, frequent counselling programmes for not drinking beyond moderation, is of primary importance. 

I live in a territory that has more Liquor shops than Drinking Water taps. I honestly wouldn't have any problem in not drinking anymore, if Delhi someday opts for this decision. And I would openly support it for the sake of the alcohol abuses it would curtail, even if by 0.00000000001%. For me, 'something is better than nothing'; & change has to come from somewhere, even if from a small Initiative! As I always say, 'it is chaotic while constructing or renovating houses, but that's what led to a peaceful, beautiful & strengthened  HOME!'

Please feel free to post any arguments that you may have, I will be happy to answer!