<p>There are lots of laws in the U.S. I don't like. For the most part I don't go about breaking them. Now, if I wished, I could choose to get myself arrested for doing so, and try to have the law overturned. But I pick my spots. </p>
<p>"Would they think lesser of me if I answered yes."</p>
<p>Who's "they"? The question is followed by, "Please explain." Sounds like you have a reasonable explanation. In any case, I make no assumption that there is any college out there (though there might be) looking for a student body of total abstainers. On the other hand, I suspect there are MANY colleges that believe their campus environment would be enhanced (for both drinkers and non-drinkers alike) if there weren't so many binge and heavy drinkers, and might decide that looking at whom they admit is one reasonable way (among several) to move in that direction. Or (as I've previously noted), they could decide not even to look at the answers, believing that by just asking the question they can get their message across. Or they might become more focused on picking out the liars than the drinkers. </p>
<p>Paranoia isn't necessary. In many cases, engendering some might be a plus.</p>