Some drinks are tasty, that's one of the reasons of drinking, like baileys (well I like it). Things like mixes can be made without alcohol. So there's no point in adding them.
As for getting drunk there's loads of reasons, some listed on the poll or some people just can't get loose without drinking... My husband was telling me how people he knew didn't get on the dance floor until a few drinks. He was out and dancing and people where asking him how much he drank already! It's sad when you can't do things without getting your mental state altered, if you ask me.
I personally don't drink often because there just is no reason to do so. Just once in a while I'll enjoy the taste of a little bit of baileys, in a same manner as I would do with some chocolate or cake. It's not to be consummed all the time. ;)
