CDSmith, I won't argue with you any longer in this thread. You don't understand what I said in my previous posts, and you can't recognize dangerous activities. Basically, you think just because alcohol is a chemical and speeding isn't a chemical, alcohol is more dangerous. That is really dumb, but you can keep thinking that way. Speeding causes a lot more accidents.
Fact is, it is a complicated subject. I am more for the regular folks who drink after a hard days work and can't afford a DUI. Drinking is legal, and these people don't know they're driving over the legal limit. There are people out there that work every day 9-5 and stop for a deserved beer after work with their buddies. These guys aren't scientists and they don't know if they are over the legal limit. They get paid $10 an hour and can't afford a $20 cab fare every day to take them to the bar and back when they feel that they aren't even drunk. (And they aren't, they are only LEGALLY drunk.)
On the other hand, you are a very legalistic person who does no wrong and can't be bothered by filthy .08 drivers. You are a high class citizen. You work behind a computer and don't have to put up with the realities of a working class citizen. You weren't just at the coal mine picking coal and getting your hands dirty. You don't have kids nagging on you every day for items you want them to have, but you just can't afford. You don't have to live paycheck to paycheck hoping you can pay the bills.
Think about that for a while. Yes, when people drive drunk they do take the risk of hurting people. But, how do we really know when someone is drunk. Does .08 really solve the problem? Does zero tolerance really solve it? I think people will drink and drive regardless. I also think it should be up to the cop if the person is drunk. A good test would be maybe basic multiplication, or the alphabet. Then at least the person is either stupid, or really drunk.
There is no solution. Yes, society is against drunk driving and very well should be, but if it was changed from a misdemeanor to a summary I don't think people would really care after a week or two.
Like I said, speeding, running red lights, failing to use turn signals, eating, talking on the phone, talking to the passenger, changing the radio dial, not wearing sunglasses in bright sun, ect... all dangerous... all can kill.... all preventable, but according to you, just fine and dandy. Someone dies, they die, it doesn't matter how.
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If my argument is invalid, why does society and it's laws support my side of the argument?
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Society supported prohibition and slavery.
Anyway, not arguing w/ you anymore. You are close minded about this issue and we obviously have differing opinions. I do accept your arguement though and will not personally attack you because of your views.