06-14-2002, 01:44 PM
Galt - without the intention of turning this into an form of arguement (because it doesn't warrant it), what is there to weigh in? An innocent person gets seriously hurt due to the actions of an asshole that was too stupid to realize that his actions could hurt someone. If it makes any difference, I did find out that the bastard in jail waiting trial.
As for my stance on drunk driving, I'll be very open about it. I lost a very dear friend of mine 20 years ago. She was needlessly killed in the beginning of what should have been a wonderful life. I have always been an advocate of the Designated Driver. I will be the first person to ask anyone too drunk to drive if they need a ride. I have taken many a friend who I thought was too intoxicated home because I didn't want them hurting themselves or anyone else. Here's a word of advice for those that think that they're okay and that they can drink and drive. If you care nothing for your own personal safety, think about those that are out on the road with you. What have they done to deserve it? Think about their families and their friends. What effect does it have on them? Put yourself in the shoes of those people.
It's absolutely outrageous that our legal system gives the equivalent of a slap on the wrist to drunk drivers. Big fuckin deal if they lose their license. You think that's going to stop them? Big fuckin deal if they get hit with financial penalties. Is that money going to the families of those they hurt? Is that going to bring change the fact that they've devasted someone's life and those around them?
Don't do it folks. Let someone else drive. Call a cab. Sleep at a local hotel. The $100 you spend on a hotel pales in comparison to what may happen if you don't.
Once again.....I'll step off the cherry picker now.
As for my stance on drunk driving, I'll be very open about it. I lost a very dear friend of mine 20 years ago. She was needlessly killed in the beginning of what should have been a wonderful life. I have always been an advocate of the Designated Driver. I will be the first person to ask anyone too drunk to drive if they need a ride. I have taken many a friend who I thought was too intoxicated home because I didn't want them hurting themselves or anyone else. Here's a word of advice for those that think that they're okay and that they can drink and drive. If you care nothing for your own personal safety, think about those that are out on the road with you. What have they done to deserve it? Think about their families and their friends. What effect does it have on them? Put yourself in the shoes of those people.
It's absolutely outrageous that our legal system gives the equivalent of a slap on the wrist to drunk drivers. Big fuckin deal if they lose their license. You think that's going to stop them? Big fuckin deal if they get hit with financial penalties. Is that money going to the families of those they hurt? Is that going to bring change the fact that they've devasted someone's life and those around them?
Don't do it folks. Let someone else drive. Call a cab. Sleep at a local hotel. The $100 you spend on a hotel pales in comparison to what may happen if you don't.
Once again.....I'll step off the cherry picker now.
Have a great day!