I dare say, most people, American or not, enjoy sports for the action and thrill of the game, NOT for chugging the cold ones. In addition, his comment implies that drinking is a competition within itself. While I doubt if anyone could object to the idea of an occasional drink for social mingling or just plain fun and relaxation, Jones encourages drinking to the point of drunkenness, apparently dismissing the long-term biological consequences of this dangerous, sometimes deadly activity. It seems quite clear to me who the real loser is. The only valid claim to support Jones' argument is the fact that, by the age of 18, every American citizen is legally considered an adult, with mature adult responsibilties, and therefore should be treated as such.
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