Things no one tells you about driving a Corvette
11-14-2017, 05:35 PM
#21
Pro
I have to admit I do not understand this sentiment. When a driver drinks and then drives, he may have made a mistake, but he had no intent to wreck his car or to cause any harm.
A murderer, on the other hand, not only commits the act of murder, but intended to do so. It was not an accident and therefore the murderer is much more culpable.
Any way you want to cut it, a DUI is still an accident and while punishment is appropriate, wishing death on a drunk driver is wholly inappropriate, and a lifetime driving ban is equally so. Indeed, many in California do not want the death penalty for intentional killers; how can you want death to this driver for having an accident?
If we in the USA wanted to stop drunk driving, all we need to do is install ignition interlock breathalyzers. This would cut the problem way down. We surely do not need to overcrowd our prisons (or death rows) further with people whose "crime" was going over .08 BAC....
A murderer, on the other hand, not only commits the act of murder, but intended to do so. It was not an accident and therefore the murderer is much more culpable.
Any way you want to cut it, a DUI is still an accident and while punishment is appropriate, wishing death on a drunk driver is wholly inappropriate, and a lifetime driving ban is equally so. Indeed, many in California do not want the death penalty for intentional killers; how can you want death to this driver for having an accident?
If we in the USA wanted to stop drunk driving, all we need to do is install ignition interlock breathalyzers. This would cut the problem way down. We surely do not need to overcrowd our prisons (or death rows) further with people whose "crime" was going over .08 BAC....
11-14-2017, 07:58 PM
#26
Lucy! You have some splainin’ to do!
Last edited by 2cnd Chance; 11-14-2017 at 07:59 PM.
11-14-2017, 08:06 PM
#28
To a point I agree with you but like most there are gray areas. Its not always easy to judge. Some alcohol hit harder later hence why I stay away from tequila. Normally those that cause accidents like this are ones that go way over the legal amount and should have known better. Anyone can play the "intentional" part game. Grabbing your phone, drink, big mac before an accident is intentional also. Letting your tread or tire presser go low is also intentional. There is so many "political" things that are done that is intentional that has caused so many problems it makes me what to drink now just thinking about it(at home BBQing though).
Either way Its just like Beretta said," Dont do the crime if you cant do the time.. Dont do it... Dont so it... " ummm I cant remember the rest.
Either way Its just like Beretta said," Dont do the crime if you cant do the time.. Dont do it... Dont so it... " ummm I cant remember the rest.
11-14-2017, 08:44 PM
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Ouch......
11-14-2017, 09:52 PM
#33
Burning Brakes
No difference for DUI---maybe they planned on having a quick pop after work, but used poor judgement and had 3 or 4, then with a mind clouded with the alcohol decided to try & slip home(again just poor judgement) instead of getting another ride. Certainly had no intention of wrecking or hurting anyone.
Bottom line--I'm sure breath interlock devices could be mass-produced as std equip on vehicles for less than $40.
11-14-2017, 10:05 PM
#34
Race Director
I don't feel drunk driving is an accident. It is an intentional act. I saw a drunk driver take out a woman on a Saturday afternoon right in front of her husband. I think people need to take responsibilities for their actions. It is clear our laws are not strong enough on this subject.
11-15-2017, 01:16 AM
#36
Le Mans Master
I don't drink when I am going to drive not even one beer too easy to get out of control in a high performance sports car when alcohol is involved.
Glad no one got hurt or killed.
I too am very surprised the air bags did not deploy since the front end is totaled which means it was a hard hit.
Glad no one got hurt or killed.
I too am very surprised the air bags did not deploy since the front end is totaled which means it was a hard hit.
Last edited by Maxie2U; 11-15-2017 at 01:23 AM.
11-15-2017, 01:22 AM
#37
Instructor
11-15-2017, 10:22 PM
#38
Burning Brakes
Of course not-- there's somewhat a risk in about anything you do. I was just responding to an earlier post regarding the expense of breath lockout devices in vehicles. They would obviously have to remain dormant until a requirement to turn on, maybe after a DUI or two, or possibly parents could if they believe their kid to be a risky candidate.
11-16-2017, 09:26 AM
#39
Safety Car
I saw a drunk driver take out a woman on a Saturday afternoon right in front of her husband.
I think people need to take responsibilities for their actions.
It is clear our laws are not strong enough on this subject.
11-16-2017, 09:28 AM
#40
Safety Car
While I truly feel sorrow for your widowed sister, the plural of anecdote is not data. Drunk driving is bad and especially sad when people are hurt or killed, but in many, many cases, drunk driving did not hurt anybody else.