What about a bus driver or a taxi driver, they are also subject to the same rule, yes different limits but also different pay.
As SLF when I read such sentences I am start to worry.
As another poster said
---I don't think you read what he said--I don't think he's saying to fly intoxicate--he's just saying why should a pilot never enjoy a drink--IN HIS LIFE---I think if you were flying with me I'd drink-after the flight for sure--and perhaps if I were caught drinking during the flight---NO jury will convict