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Originally Posted by Tim Walsh
How far are you willing to go with that? Physical restraint? Calling the cops? Posing a "sit-in" in the driver seat? Or anything for that matter that will compromise the friendship?
I'm with '74 here. It's a personal choice(and action) to drive drunk. I'll do as much as I can to prevent a friend from doing something dumb, but when the chips are down, it's not my call.
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If he's a friend, then he'll thank you in the end. I'm not afraid to do what's right.
Here's the better question: why wouldn't YOU stop him from committing a crime, and potentially risking his life, the lives of others, and maybe his family and security? A DUI charge could lead to a ton of other stressors, even if there are no accidents or injuries.
Would you stop your friend from firing his handgun in anger at someone? That's a personal choice, too.
I respect people's individual rights to the point where they potentially interfere with the rights of others. If he wishes to endanger himself with absolutely no risk to others, then so be it. But DUI endangers anyone sharing the road with him.
A group of friends could certainly stop it. So could the bouncer at the bar. I'd bet a police officer would stop it, too -- with no charges being laid.
I can't be complacent on this issue. Too near and dear to me, I guess. I hope no one ever has their lives touched by a DUI-caused accident that takes the lives of people they are close to.