I’m reminded of an eye-opening question once asked at a party. “Have you ever driven drunk.” Out of about 20 mostly professional programmers, engineers, and spouses, only two of us didn’t raise their hands. And everyone had their excuses – avoiding unfavorable appearances, not wanting to leave their car sitting unattended while the bar was closed, wanting a convenient means of leaving if a one-night-stand turned ugly. Until then, I hadn’t been aware of just how common it was, even for people who knew better and could affort trivially alternatives.
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