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Originally posted by MMARSH
I agree with you. But Alot more people are in accidents because of alcohol, then being sleepy, distraught, stupid, treated flu symptoms, tennis elbow, talking on cell phones, eating chinese food (w/ sticks), watching DVD's.
In this case, Jim didnt say he was talking on his cell phone while putting a CD in his stereo. He said alcohol was involved, he was impaired and that was a factor. The point I was making was directed at those who suggested or stupidly think that one or two beers will not impair them. Noah clarified his earlier post regarding drinking a few beers (or maybe I just understood what he meant this time) and I agree with him.
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I know what your saying countering the "one or two beers will not impair them" argument; --but-- I have seen people who can drink a 6-pack and still drive more safely and under control than some I've seen whom are "sober." Could the 6pack guy drive even better w/o the impairment? -- absolutely.
My point is there is a standard of keeeping the control of a vehical. It is demonizing to lable someone like Vic Elford "a Drunk Driver" should he get caught driving with a .02. If someone is in control of their vehical -- end of story.
As it is now, drunks try to "fit in" by driving with the fast pace of traffic --bad. Where as crusty old folks drive at the speed that matches their reation time. (they haven't been hyper-demonized . . .yet.)
(righteous genius disclaimer: Vic Elford's name was used only as an example of a driver who would out drive any of us, even if he had a few. Nothing ill is implied about Vic or his family)