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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward
Frankly, I think E.E.Smith had it pegged in the 1930's Read Grey Lensman, Despite a myriad of recreational (illegal) drugs being used, good ol' alky was still used heavily...
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Yeah, I don't see it disappearing either. It may take on different aspects in our (future) culture, but it won't go away.
BTW, neither will cigarettes - I predict new religions will spring up incorporating tobacco use in the worship services and in every day religious practice. It could be hard for the USA to deny this as a valid religious expression. Several native American cultures use tobacco in spiritual/religious ceremonies, AND many Tribal governments make quite a bit of money in selling tax free cigarettes. It wouldn't take much for a few cynical Tribal leaders to visualize a convergence of Tribal interests there.