With the right to exercise one's liberty comes great responsibility. As weapons carriers, we have taken on the requirement to act responsibly. No one can seriously debate that being drunk -- as the OP claimed -- does not affect one's judgement. We are still at a point in time where our right to carry defensive weapons is under attack, and the possibility/probability that at some point a drunk carrier will do something wrong is almost certain, and that will harm everyone's rights.
Look at the success that MADD has had on drunk driving in getting the DUI threshold lowered from 0.1 to 0.08 ... a level that is reached very quickly even by the most casual drinker. Why? Because it is recognized that one's reaction time and judgement are negatively affected by that level of alcohol.
Here in Virginia we are now allowed to CC in restaurants that serve alcohol, and I really enjoy having a glass of wine with dinner ... but I *won't*, because(1) I don't want there to be any chance of my judgement being compromised, (2) it's against the law and I don't want to lose my right to CC, and (3) I don't need the imputed liability of "being under the influence" if the shtf. Even though I could OC and still have that glass of wine, I *won't* because of (1) and (3).
To have someone post on this board and advocate carrying while drunk, and to have someone claim "no harm, no foul" is just irresponsible.
100% SPOT-ON. THAT, is the difference in question. We take on a huge responsibility with our arms. Sober OR drunk. Why risk that just so we can have a few drinks? If we arent mature enough to be able to restrain ourselves from a drink or three while packing, maybe we shouldnt be packing? C'mon, are we teenagers or adults,here?
And with as many anti's as there are already,some bonehead,somewhere, is eventually going to give them all the ammo they need to yank our rights from us.