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Posted on 7/6/25 at 2:07 pm to Crappieman
I'd bet a lot that you have driven over a 0.08% BAC before. I'd bet that 85% of people have at one point in their life driven over a 0.08% BAC. Some do it more than other. Some have a higher BAC than others. But if you're saying at any point in your life that you have never had 3 to 4 beers and never driven over 0.08% BAC, then you are a hypocrite.
In my early 20s, I probably drove with an above 0.08% BAC 100+ times. Then I got a DUI. But haven't in the last 6 years because I rarely drink anymore. I just couldn't handle the hangovers anymore.
The ever so common saying is just get an uber. It's only $15. Well in college, I didn't have 15 to 20 spare dollars to use. Now I do, but in college I had a tough time affording Uber or a taxi. It's ironic, the less money I had, the more I drank from stress of not having money. The more money I have, the less I drink because I'm not nearly as stressed about it as I was in college.
In my early 20s, I probably drove with an above 0.08% BAC 100+ times. Then I got a DUI. But haven't in the last 6 years because I rarely drink anymore. I just couldn't handle the hangovers anymore.
The ever so common saying is just get an uber. It's only $15. Well in college, I didn't have 15 to 20 spare dollars to use. Now I do, but in college I had a tough time affording Uber or a taxi. It's ironic, the less money I had, the more I drank from stress of not having money. The more money I have, the less I drink because I'm not nearly as stressed about it as I was in college.
This post was edited on 7/6/25 at 3:06 pm
Posted on 7/6/25 at 2:10 pm to 777Tiger
That’s my thinking as well.
Have a good Sunday.
Have a good Sunday.
Posted on 7/6/25 at 2:19 pm to Crappieman
I would bet high dollar on what everyone here would call "DUI, DWI, Impared". I would think a lot of people would say "yes for sure you are right don't drink and drive" and still get behind the wheel thinking that applies to others but they are completely in charge of their surroundings and can drive without an issue after they have been drinking/smoking pot. Just thinking out loud.
Posted on 7/6/25 at 2:32 pm to Saunson69
I’m not a huge drinker to begin with, but I’ve definitely drank and drove in my life.
I can’t speak for everyone else, but I’m a more conservative/cautious driver when I’ve had a couple drinks, as I’m fully aware of the potential negative consequences. I don’t speed and try to avoid traffic and other cars.
I’m sure there are many people that cross a line where they shouldn’t be driving and drive recklessly, but generally speaking I don’t agree with the mindset that some people have that drinking &driving is an evil/awful/immoral thing.
Driving recklessly is the issue IMO, regardless if one is doing it drunk or sober. I’ve seen plenty of sober drivers that probably need their license suspended.
I can’t speak for everyone else, but I’m a more conservative/cautious driver when I’ve had a couple drinks, as I’m fully aware of the potential negative consequences. I don’t speed and try to avoid traffic and other cars.
I’m sure there are many people that cross a line where they shouldn’t be driving and drive recklessly, but generally speaking I don’t agree with the mindset that some people have that drinking &driving is an evil/awful/immoral thing.
Driving recklessly is the issue IMO, regardless if one is doing it drunk or sober. I’ve seen plenty of sober drivers that probably need their license suspended.
This post was edited on 7/7/25 at 7:45 am
Posted on 7/6/25 at 3:17 pm to chinhoyang
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pandering to MADD.
And MADD was a good idea, until, like a lot of other organizations that started out with noble intent, it became the Gestapo.
Posted on 7/6/25 at 3:46 pm to Crappieman
72 down votes.
That’s scary as hell
That’s scary as hell
Posted on 7/6/25 at 4:04 pm to geauxbrown
72 that drink and drive. 72 that gripe and complain about high auto insurance rates. 72 that could care less about the safety of others on the water or road.
Posted on 7/6/25 at 4:20 pm to Saunson69
All good points. Most small towns don’t even have uber. Hell, I couldn’t find an uber/taxi in Paducah ky at 9:30 on a Wednesday.
Posted on 7/6/25 at 4:22 pm to Crappieman
People on their phones are just as dangerous.
Posted on 7/6/25 at 4:28 pm to OweO
True. Have you ever seen someone on their phone driving the wrong way on an interstate?
Posted on 7/6/25 at 4:33 pm to Crappieman
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Play stupid games win stupid prizes. I have no sympathy for anyone with a DWI or DUI charge.
Did you know you dont have to be driving to get a DUI?
Posted on 7/6/25 at 5:56 pm to geauxbrown
The ot loves to drink and drive and post when they don't kill anyone while doing it.
Posted on 7/6/25 at 6:16 pm to dukke v
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I understand. But the real problem is how many times did they put lives in peril and not get caught. A person with like 3 of them probably should have 50 but just got very lucky…
Much more than 50. A person with 3 DUI’s has likely done it hundreds of times. When you’re dealing with someone who’s a bona fide alcoholic and hasn’t gone a day without drinking in decades, it’s easy to rack up those numbers.
This post was edited on 7/6/25 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 7/6/25 at 7:04 pm to Crappieman
In my younger days I have gotten behind the wheel when I probably shouldn't have a few times. I was lucky that I didn't crash ,and doing that was pretty stupid on my part. With the fines, legal shite you have to deal with, license suspension, higher insurance premiums, plus the possibility of a crash resulting in serious injury or death, it just isn't worth it. Take an Uber or Lyft, have a DD, call someone to get you, if you can stay over, if not sleep it off in the car.
Posted on 7/6/25 at 7:28 pm to stelly1025
The reason I haven't had an ounce of alcohol since 1999 is due to being the second vehicle on the scene of a head on accident rooted in the neglect of an individual that made a decision to drink and drive.
He took the lives of a wife, daughter, and granddaughter of a man...3 generations!
We heard the female voices screaming in agony while their truck was in flames. Shortly later the voices stopped. Dead.
This should never have happened. Anyone that makes the decision to get behind the wheel drunk should go to jail w/out question. Throw the book at them.
He took the lives of a wife, daughter, and granddaughter of a man...3 generations!
We heard the female voices screaming in agony while their truck was in flames. Shortly later the voices stopped. Dead.
This should never have happened. Anyone that makes the decision to get behind the wheel drunk should go to jail w/out question. Throw the book at them.
Posted on 7/6/25 at 7:31 pm to OweO
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People on their phones are just as dangerous.
Close but no
People trying to unwrap their quarter pounder and ketchup their fries while driving are worse than the cell phone user
Posted on 7/6/25 at 9:52 pm to Crappieman
First DUI and a change of habits… I can’t judge you. We all did dumb stuff when we were young.
2 DUIs? Lifetime license ban and jail time.
3 or more? Prison. For life.
2 DUIs? Lifetime license ban and jail time.
3 or more? Prison. For life.
Posted on 7/6/25 at 10:06 pm to 3BlockUber
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I have no sympathy for anyone who gets a second, or a third, etc. Anyone can make a mistake once. Once you make the mistake, you then have no excise for another.
That is the first time they got caught, nearly impossible it was the first time they drove impaired, the a-hole who killed my Aunt had several priors
Posted on 7/7/25 at 7:36 am to Bayou
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People trying to unwrap their quarter pounder and ketchup their fries while driving are worse than the cell phone user
I see lot more people on their phone than I do eating a whopper while driving.. Moron.
This post was edited on 7/7/25 at 7:39 am
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