minor factor, as evidenced by the fact that the vast majority of those who drink or engage in premarital sex do not behave that way. It certainly isn't the clear, direct cause-and-effect that the OP stated it was here:
http://www.cougarboard.com/board/message.html?id=17668199.
As for obtuseness, I can only say that there are plenty of obtuse posters on this board, and they are on full display in this thread.