this isn't about "drinking responsibly past 2:00am" it's about drinking irresponsibly for as long as possible - that line is just the old bone tossed out to try to make it sound like it's about a bunch of people nursing a brandy at 3am. If you're "drinking responsibly you'll be done well before 2. Of course, I am all in favor of drinking irresponsibly (except for driving) and think the government should just butt out on the timing.