tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post7929129503644221869..comments2023-10-08T04:12:46.273-05:00Comments on The Political Environment: Wisconsin Continues To Send Mixed Message On Drunk DrivingJames Rowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203270946492159686noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-42140299293972222672008-04-04T00:05:00.000-05:002008-04-04T00:05:00.000-05:00Statistically speaking drivers who have only one a...Statistically speaking drivers who have only one alcoholic drink in them are safer than sober drivers, so technically you are wrong that it's selfish to drive in any kind of "intoxicated" state.<BR/><BR/>.08 is of course more than 1 drink though. The problem with that number is you can still feel relatively sober and drive just fine. <BR/><BR/>The thing is we are all different people and some people can handle their alcohol much better than others. I personally wouldn't drive after 2 drinks because I'm a bit of a light weight. I do understand the math behind this, but I have seen two people blow the same number and one of them was acting like they were in much worse condition than the other.<BR/><BR/>I would say that drivers blowing between a .08 to .12 should be given a ticket if they actually cause some kind of accident. They don't deserve a ticket when they get pulled over by some cop on a power trip for going 5 over and then breathalizing them because they "smell" alcohol.<BR/><BR/>Don't forget that drivers on cell phones are just as statistically dangerous as drunk drivers yet we don't prosecute them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06419065379608344145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-48973256403979735542008-04-03T23:45:00.000-05:002008-04-03T23:45:00.000-05:00Brad: You are completely wrong about .08 not being...Brad: You are completely wrong about .08 not being "really that intoxicated." The idea is to be not intoxicated at all behind the wheel.<BR/><BR/>Any intoxication by a motorist is dangerous, selfish, and needs to be dealt with severely.James Rowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203270946492159686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-40774647409324602242008-04-03T23:23:00.000-05:002008-04-03T23:23:00.000-05:00The real problem is a .08 limit is way too low. B...The real problem is a .08 limit is way too low. Bump it up to .12 and you'll have a lot less people getting arrested. You aren't really that intoxicated at .08 anyways. I guarantee on a typical Saturday night at least a quarter of the drivers on the road are over .08<BR/><BR/>I encourage harsh penalties for drivers caught 3x over .12Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06419065379608344145noreply@blogger.com