Mercedes is sinking like a stone at the (reservoir) wrote in repose,
You're technically right, and since technicalities seem weirdly crucial to you, my bad. But the implication is there. Just let people drink whatever they hell they want, seems like a waste of energy to get so bothered.
Oh, and giving props for using a pretty basic Latin word also lends itself to the elitist vibes, man. If i was making a pithy Descartes reference, okay sure. But thanks I guess.