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09-07-2010, 10:21 PM
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Not that i am defending or condoning it but do you honestly think that a person that is drunk enough honestly has the right frame of mind to distinguish right from wrong? I have seen plenty of cases where most cant so to call them selfish and arrogant and one who only thinks of them self really isnt right either. No body sets out to get so drunk they cant drive with the intention of killing someone. Its just bad judgment by someone that has none due to his or her impairment. Every one makes mistakes, its human nature. Some are much worse than others. Name calling and beating down on the person isnt going to solve anything.
09-07-2010, 10:58 PM
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Just stupid to drive drunk, regardless of speed.Hopefully someone will learn never to drive drunk because of OP's mishap.
I think we only had one drunk driving incident in 4 years in my college, where student body funds were used to buy students alcohol & beer for parties on a weekly basis.
Most of the students lived on campus or within walking distance, and both security and the student body assoc. had cars & vans giving rides, so that cut down on the need to drive after drinking. Oh, and this was 25+ years ago-- the student body assoc. stopped purchasing alcohol for students by my senior year.
One of my college buddies used to hide his own car keys before drinking and parties in hopes that he wouldn't remember where they were when he became drunk. I think he gave the keys to me a couple of times too.
09-08-2010, 02:22 AM
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09-08-2010, 05:36 AM
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Just stupid to drive drunk, regardless of speed.Hopefully someone will learn never to drive drunk because of OP's mishap.
I think we only had one drunk driving incident in 4 years in my college, where student body funds were used to buy students alcohol & beer for parties on a weekly basis.
Most of the students lived on campus or within walking distance, and both security and the student body assoc. had cars & vans giving rides, so that cut down on the need to drive after drinking. Oh, and this was 25+ years ago-- the student body assoc. stopped purchasing alcohol for students by my senior year.
09-08-2010, 06:42 AM
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09-08-2010, 08:07 AM
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One of the guys on my soccer team got pulled over for a DUI. He spent the night in the tank and ended up with no DL for a month because he was in his 40's and had a good driving record.
Big difference here is that he was a lot older and had a clean record for 10 years. He also wasn't going 100+, crashed his car and had a passenger in the car.
My feeling is that OP is fucked. If he comes back and say that he got off with a slap on the wrist, then I will call BS.
Big difference here is that he was a lot older and had a clean record for 10 years. He also wasn't going 100+, crashed his car and had a passenger in the car.
My feeling is that OP is fucked. If he comes back and say that he got off with a slap on the wrist, then I will call BS.
Just my opinion, but I don't think the punishment for DUI should be any different between any two given drivers unless they've had a previous DUI. Drinking and driving is simply that, and (IMO) is just as dangerous no matter what your age.
I learned a long time ago to not have my car keys on me when I drink which is pretty rare these days. If I have my keys on me, I know I'm going to think it's ok to drive so I just don't put myself in that situation. Many of my friends are CHP so there's always a plan and the DD gets everyone's keys at the beginning of the night. It's just so much easier to get people to give up the keys when they're sober. And to the little friend that was afraid of taking the keys, I've had a couple beligerent drunk friends take swings at me over keys. It's no big deal compared to what could happen if they drove. You should protect your friends first and the next morning have it out with them.
The very few times I ever drank and drove when I was young, I was driving better than I did sober. The thought of doing 100+mph when drunk blows my mind. If you just HAVE to do it, it only makes sense to be on your best behavior. Don't take this the wrong way, I in no way condone it.
As for the OP, I could care less if he was drunk and flipped his car, it's the innocent people that I care about. I can tell you one thing, if you hurt my family from drunk driving you better hope the police find you first.
The very few times I ever drank and drove when I was young, I was driving better than I did sober. The thought of doing 100+mph when drunk blows my mind. If you just HAVE to do it, it only makes sense to be on your best behavior. Don't take this the wrong way, I in no way condone it.
As for the OP, I could care less if he was drunk and flipped his car, it's the innocent people that I care about. I can tell you one thing, if you hurt my family from drunk driving you better hope the police find you first.
09-08-2010, 08:16 AM
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All depends on your BAC. some one with a BAC of .08 or higher ends up like the OP; blacking out, doesnt know whats going on, has the need to go 100mph+, etc.
.08 is the legal limit in Texas.
not to say anything less, does not impair...your reaction time is still reduced.
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09-08-2010, 08:27 AM
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that's a lotta alcohol...Here in ON legal limit is .08...
09-08-2010, 10:08 AM
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09-08-2010, 10:11 AM
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We don't even know if OP was arrested at all.
Just my opinion, but I don't think the punishment for DUI should be any different between any two given drivers unless they've had a previous DUI. Drinking and driving is simply that, and (IMO) is just as dangerous no matter what your age.
All due respect, I don't understand how this is possible at all. I know everybody's different, but how can you drive better when your senses are all blurred and your reaction time is shot?
Just my opinion, but I don't think the punishment for DUI should be any different between any two given drivers unless they've had a previous DUI. Drinking and driving is simply that, and (IMO) is just as dangerous no matter what your age.
All due respect, I don't understand how this is possible at all. I know everybody's different, but how can you drive better when your senses are all blurred and your reaction time is shot?
09-08-2010, 10:15 AM
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Because Alcohol impairs judgment. you "think" you're driving better.
All depends on your BAC. some one with a BAC of .08 or higher ends up like the OP; blacking out, doesnt know whats going on, has the need to go 100mph+, etc.
.08 is the legal limit in Texas.
not to say anything less, does not impair...your reaction time is still reduced.
All depends on your BAC. some one with a BAC of .08 or higher ends up like the OP; blacking out, doesnt know whats going on, has the need to go 100mph+, etc.
.08 is the legal limit in Texas.
not to say anything less, does not impair...your reaction time is still reduced.
09-08-2010, 12:50 PM
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Because Alcohol impairs judgment. you "think" you're driving better.
All depends on your BAC. some one with a BAC of .08 or higher ends up like the OP; blacking out, doesnt know whats going on, has the need to go 100mph+, etc.
.08 is the legal limit in Texas.
not to say anything less, does not impair...your reaction time is still reduced.
All depends on your BAC. some one with a BAC of .08 or higher ends up like the OP; blacking out, doesnt know whats going on, has the need to go 100mph+, etc.
.08 is the legal limit in Texas.
not to say anything less, does not impair...your reaction time is still reduced.
09-08-2010, 01:02 PM
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We used to see what our BAC was just about every night when we called our DD (county sheriff that is a friend) Some nights would boggle us. Other nights made us wonder if we had a drinking problem
Ahh to be young again.
09-08-2010, 10:19 PM
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RIP to your TL it sucks to lose her? How about it sucks to lose your life or to kill your friend. Be thankful you did not die. I hope the OP has to serve jail time, community service, and be forced to go to AA meetings. Driving drunk is retarded, especially if your going over 100 MPH.
09-09-2010, 01:22 AM
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Probably got off easy. I know a few dudes who've been caught for DUI and they only got a suspended license and community service with no jail time. Pretty pathetic.
We've got people with 10+ DUIs driving on the road today. What's wrong with that picture? The laws aren't tough enough on DUIs.
We've got people with 10+ DUIs driving on the road today. What's wrong with that picture? The laws aren't tough enough on DUIs.
09-09-2010, 02:12 PM
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you'd have to a 4 year old to black out from 2 beers.
beer does nothing for me anymore.. after two beers, i might as well of had a glass of milk.
but as said, everyone is different, and im glad the rules are there.
09-09-2010, 03:57 PM
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It pisses me off when a drunk a driver wrecks their car and walks home or has someone pick them up. I've heard the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident is far less than that of a DUI conviction.
I don't feel the penalties are harsh enough. First offense in NC, I think you're still allowed to drive to and from work.
I don't feel the penalties are harsh enough. First offense in NC, I think you're still allowed to drive to and from work.
09-09-2010, 06:20 PM
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09-09-2010, 09:40 PM
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My girlfriends father bought both her and her brother little portable breathalyzers for Christmas last year. I assume it's entirely inaccurate however it has made for some fun drinking games.
09-09-2010, 10:13 PM
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I think any owner with a previous DUI should have his/her car fitted with one of those breathalyzer systems connected to the ignition. Blow over a certain limit, lock out the ignition. This way, the driver can still go to where he needs to, without risking the lives of everybody on the road. I know they have something like this in some areas, but IMO needs to be widespread.
Better yet, mandate it on every new car manufactured. This should be right up there with seatbelts and airbags.
Better yet, mandate it on every new car manufactured. This should be right up there with seatbelts and airbags.