The real problem with alcohol

Honestly, can no-one enjoy a drink now and then? Hot on the heels of the controversy in Brazil about President Lula's fondness for a drink or two, comes an article about another Workers Party politician: Zeca do PT. He and the president "love to drink until they fall over". Allegedly.

Personally, I fancy a drink or two as well, but I'm no worse the wear for it. After surveying around Roman Road last night a friend and I caroused in a Bishopsgate bar until past midnight - but all that happened was I missed the bus home and he was charged a fortune to get back to his hotel.

Needless to say, our pride feels more sour than our heads.