There aren't too many people out there who are, per say, out to "get" the Edgies. At least not any more, however, there was a big controversy surrounding the emergence of the Straight Edge subculture. Perhaps it was the charismatic, mohawk-sporting leaders that Edgies had during the era of Punk Rock that caused such a ruckus. If that's the case then the mohawks have now gracefully fallen into what we call the "emo swoop", symbolizing, if you will, a new era of respect between schools of thought.
Despite there being no arguable objection to the Straight Edge lifestyle in itself, there is always the topic of drinking for me to discuss. Often times when my friends are conversing about alcohol and such, they ask why I do not drink. Upon telling them that I see no point to it, I time and time again receive the same reply.
"But it helps you loosen up, and you are able to talk to people better."
Standard Straight Edge beliefs revolve around the prospect of "the clear body and mind" so obviously the opposing point will come from the fact that alcohol intoxicates individuals and impairs the mind. The socialization that those who drink associate with the behavior does not register when compared to the pursuit of "the clear body and mind."
As individuals we pursue different things in our lives, so therefore neither side of this argument can be considered correct at any point. It's all a matter of what is believed personally.
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