[QUOTE=somat;4678445]then why did you thank the person who said that their friend, an addict, can drink?

i was open to any opinions on the matter, there are just different ways of expressing those opinions, and acting like there is only one answer and that that person has some sort of ultimate authority is just irritating to me.[/QUOTE

I stated my opinion and my experience. I'm not the one with a problem over it.

I thanked that other person for their reply and thought....and???