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Zoeisright

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54. I see.

Tue May 14, 2013, 08:21 PM

May 2013

And the 10,228 people killed in drink driving crashes in 2010 are ... collateral? Something alcohol companies consider part of doing business?

Control? Fuck that. It's about life and death. Grow up.

http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/impaired_driving/impaired-drv_factsheet.html

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Careful with those drinks; tougher standard for drivers may be on way [View all] alp227 May 2013 OP

Here's an idea: If you're going to drink ANY alcohol, don't even think about driving. Period. Common Sense Party May 2013 #1

So if I want a glass of wine with dinner I need a taxi home? Seems like overkill Exultant Democracy May 2013 #2

I think so. Because the most common response when people are pulled over for DUI is: Common Sense Party May 2013 #4

The one glas or two beers is what any drunk will say liberal N proud May 2013 #14

As a former medic, have a designated driver nadinbrzezinski May 2013 #19

Liquor Lobby will never let this pass...dream on Bo May 2013 #63

That's my approach BainsBane May 2013 #3

It makes more sense. Common Sense Party May 2013 #6

Agree skeewee08 May 2013 #13

I had 2 people in my family killed by drunk drivers. RebelOne May 2013 #23

That is the rule I follow, and I have NEVER been picked up for DUI happyslug May 2013 #7

That is not the law in my state. former9thward May 2013 #21

I think I remember Jenoch May 2013 #34

Yes, they could get a DUI in my state (AZ). former9thward May 2013 #38

That's absurd in the extreme. There is no reason why normal people can't have kestrel91316 May 2013 #10

Yes, but too many "normal" people think they're just having A glass of wine, and wind up Common Sense Party May 2013 #15

You can have 2 or 3 or however many as long as you spread them out over a period of however many kestrel91316 May 2013 #17

Playing with fire... Common Sense Party May 2013 #20

Isn't that too dependent on weight/body size/gender/etc.? Blue_Tires May 2013 #30

I've found the ideal solution is to simply move around the corner from the bar. man4allcats May 2013 #25

I hate to say it... MountainMama May 2013 #51

I think that's dumb Yo_Mama May 2013 #57

Agreed ... Nihil May 2013 #62

probably more about court revenue enhancement than saving lives.... villager May 2013 #5

Bingo nt Mojorabbit May 2013 #16

WINNER!!!!! truebrit71 May 2013 #47

Would never happen in Wisconsin unless the Feds threaten highway funds. TheMightyFavog May 2013 #8

I was about to bring up Wisconsin Blue_Tires May 2013 #31

Yeah. Tavern League's doing. TheMightyFavog May 2013 #52

.05 blood alcohol for someone weighing about 160 lbs. OnyxCollie May 2013 #9

Since I'm 100 lbs. HockeyMom May 2013 #12

Or 140 pounds, definitely Yo_Mama May 2013 #58

Most European countries, including those known for their drinking politicaljunkie41910 May 2013 #11

Link? maxsolomon May 2013 #56

That's absolutely untrue. Europe does not practice zero tolerance with alcohol. Xithras May 2013 #60

Interestingly, for the top countries you listed many of them believe 2-5 glasses of alcohol riderinthestorm May 2013 #61

Do not drink and drive nadinbrzezinski May 2013 #18

Why not go one step further? Never eat in a restaurant if you have to drive there. Nye Bevan May 2013 #29

Or why not take the ultimate step and never have children? tXr May 2013 #67

I have a concealed carry permit. How many drinks can I have and still tote around a weapon? Common Sense Party May 2013 #22

I am sure your state has a threshold in the CCW law. Jenoch May 2013 #37

Yeah, it probably does. Common Sense Party May 2013 #42

I Agree. Jenoch May 2013 #43

They will kill off the restaurant/bar industry. former9thward May 2013 #24

+1 nt Nye Bevan May 2013 #28

You are correct. Jenoch May 2013 #39

It would absolutely reduce the amount I eat out, and the size of the tips I leave. Xithras May 2013 #59

Fuck that. AngryAmish May 2013 #26

One or two beers do not impair my driving in any way. Nye Bevan May 2013 #27

Irony: Very old people pushing for heavy enforcement, but not for driver's tests. RitchieRich May 2013 #32

Especially when they are trying to make it in time for the 4PM "early bird" dinner (nt) Nye Bevan May 2013 #50

Serious Issue, But ProgressiveJarhead May 2013 #33

I need one...to be honest nadinbrzezinski May 2013 #35

Even a hands-free device is distracting. Just never talk on the phone, ever, Nye Bevan May 2013 #41

I have read that drivers texting while driving Jenoch May 2013 #40

I wonder what percentage of adult males do in fact occasionally drive while over the legal threshold Douglas Carpenter May 2013 #36

Why only males? Common Sense Party May 2013 #44

I'm sure a fear number do. But males tend to rank a lot higher on such things Douglas Carpenter May 2013 #45

Temperance movements sure pull our moral superiors out of the woodwork. Psephos May 2013 #46

And you know that if they get to 0.05 they will start shooting for 0.03. (nt) Nye Bevan May 2013 #49

I see. Zoeisright May 2013 #54

I'm a better driver when I've been drinking... Bay Boy May 2013 #48

It is more than simply an issue of speed Evergreen Emerald May 2013 #64

I think device distraction is a higher priority markiv May 2013 #53

Why .05? Why not .04? .02? .001? maxsolomon May 2013 #55

.. but feel free to fill up on prescription meds! flamingdem May 2013 #65

They want more money in fines. lol Dash87 May 2013 #66