Originally Posted by
Quagmire
I am not defending drunk driving by any means, but I do not think people who get one (1) should be tarred and feathered and hung for all to see. Now getting more than one, that's a bit of a problem.
I think folks who get even one DUI get what they deserve. HOWEVER...I think the standards for a DUI are ridiculous... .08 is not significantly impaired, I can drive FAR better at .08 than some sober chick in an SUV who's doing her makeup, talking on her cell phone, and weaving in and out of traffic with that left rear 25 psi low...
You ought to be able to have 2-3 beers or wine over a long dinner and still drive home legally.
Maybe it ought to be legal up to .10, then maybe mandatory councilling for .11-.12 But if you drive totally obliterated, go directly to jail, for at least a year.
And for those of you who don't drink that's great, but please don't ******* with those of us who do