Fundamentally, it's a spiritual problem. That's why Alcoholics Anonymous is so effective. AA knows that the laws and penalties of man can't prevent alcohol consumption or abuse. Maybe we need a 12-step program for the culture. We came to believe that a Power greater than our system of blame and punishment could restore us to sanity.
Anger can be healthy and productive, but only if it generates more light than heat.
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