straight edge vs. uh, non straight edge i guess

why is it that people who don't drink or smoke (not necessarily those who associate themselves with the straight edge culture) sometimes get more flack than those that drink/smoke? Or do drugs, for that matter.

I'm not complaining about it or anything, I'm just curious. Our society commends those that stick to their moral guns, so shouldn't people who decide not to do things that are detrimental (in excess, at least)? I'm not posing rhetorical questions here; I'd like it if someone answered my questions. And if you have any anecdotes that refute my assertion, by all means share. I want to know if this is a regional thing or if it's fairly universal.

What i'm talking about is this:

Prima: "Hey, you want (beer, cigarette, joint, etc.)?"
Secunda: "No thanks, I don't (drink, smoke, do pot, etc.)."
P: "Wow you're lame/a fag." Or something along those lines.

side note: people always ask me what I eat when I say I'm a vegetarian. The answer is EVERYTHING EXCEPT MEAT. CHRIST. MOST UNNECESSARY QUESTION EVER.

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Haruken 2008-12-01 19:42:39

What about the mobius edge?

MattTheParanoidKat 2008-12-03 19:29:29

Wow. You don't eat meat? I'm sorry Carl, but I think eating meat is awesome, and I love me some bacon and some steak. But what is it about eating meat that you don't like?

D3NTATUS 2008-12-03 19:29:29

the taste, the health effects, the environmental effects, the capitalistic effects, etc. i kind of care about the animals but not a whole lot

Sense-Offender 2008-12-06 01:14:19

I don't understand it either. I think whether you do or don't drink or smoke shouldn't affect how people view you. If you're into alcohol or marijuana, you should just be responsible about it and take it in moderation and don't be a fucking child and act like you're cool for doing it. If you don't do either, you just shouldn't be a dick about it and act like you're better than those who do.

D3NTATUS 2008-12-06 01:14:19

word, my friend.