[Allison]

I’ve heard that it’s higher than in other groups, but I don’t know if it’s true. I think people are genetically predisposed to having addictive personalities, just like they’re genetically predisposed to being gay. I would imagine, then, that the ethnic breakdown would be the same for anyone who abuses substances. Also, some people think that because the only ‘acceptable’ place for us to meet and socialize is in bars, that contributes to the abuse rate. But I think that’s a load of hooey. All people who hang out in bars might drink more than those who don’t. But I don’t think gay bar-goers drink any more than straight bar-goers. I mean, people who ride in cars are also more likely to get killed in a car wreck.

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[Allison]

I can’t speak for all Americans, but I can give you my opinion. In any other circumstance, the 94 percent (which I assume you saw in a poll or survey somewhere) would probably be much lower. I can’t imagine many Americans feeling that it was OK to bomb Afghanistan, possibly killing innocents, just for the heck of it. We didn’t even have a big military reaction the first time they bombed our Trade Center, nor when they blew a big hole in the side of the USS Cole. However, this time they went too far, and we had to do something. Unfortunately, that reaction will cost more innocent lives (ours and theirs). But hopefully, it will save even more lives down the line. So I don’t think the 94 percent are in favor of going over and randomly mowing down Afghan women and children – I think they feel like it’s justified in this situation.

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