Last week, a viral video showed a wedding tent destroyed and plates scattered about after the host refused to provide a “tribute” of alcohol to a group of local youths.
This heartbreaking incident is not just a simple crime, but a reflection of how fragile our social space becomes when the tradition of sharing is misinterpreted as an obligation to supply alcohol to individuals who feel they control their territory.
I believe that firmly refusing requests for alcohol rations by groups of thugs at celebrations is a crucial step in breaking the chain of thuggery, because allowing it to continue will only foster a culture of extortion that damages the security and social order of society.
Sociological research shows that allowing petty acts of thuggery, such as demanding a share of alcohol, creates a vicious cycle of dependency that is difficult to break. Furthermore, when hosts provide alcohol simply for security purposes, they are essentially funding potential disturbances at their own event.
Alcohol lowers self-control; providing alcohol to a group with already bad intentions is like adding fuel to a fire that is ready to ignite the party atmosphere.
Furthermore, the involvement of law enforcement officers and protection from community leaders is essential to ensure that the burden of this refusal does not fall entirely on the hosts. Logically, a celebration is a private event protected by law.
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If intimidation occurs because alcohol requests are not met, then it falls into the realm of threats and extortion, which must be dealt with firmly, not simply dismissed as ‘civilian mischief’ or ‘security costs’.
Of course, some argue that providing a small alcohol allowance is a ‘safe way’ to keep the event running smoothly and avoid direct conflict. While it’s true that safety is a host’s priority, we must consider that compromising on thuggery will only make other residents the next victims.
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Giving in to intimidation will never create true security; it only postpones the eruption of bigger problems in the future. Celebrations should be a blessed moment of thanksgiving, not an extortion that leaves trauma. We must not allow the dignity of a people’s party to be trampled by bottles of liquor and intimidation.
Let’s strengthen the synergy between residents and the authorities to have the courage to say “no” to requests for alcohol rations. Stop giving thuggery a chance; ensure your celebration is a safe, respectful space, and truly belongs to the family and guests, not to those who force them to get drunk on the sweat of others.
Penulis: Wahyu Wilda Thusshofa (Student’s ID : 25 110032)
Student of Sarjana Terapan Akuntansi Sektor Publik Universitas Harkat Negeri
Editor: Ika Ayuni Lestari
Bahasa: Rahmat Al Kafi
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