Posted by jimg.allentown on January 28, 2016 at 07:48:44 from (173.49.143.208):
In Reply to: Wrong way drivers... posted by Dick2 on January 27, 2016 at 05:13:05:
I have a few comments of my own to add to this discussion.......
First, let me say that the whole thing about "punishment after the fact" and about how jail time or punishment does not deter, let me say this: While the drunk is in jail, he or she will not be out driving around drunk and potentially killing yet another. I'm all for longer sentences and harsher punishments,
Second, let me say that impairment begins with the first drink. I proved this to myself years ago. I was taking music lessons. Me teacher suggested that I record some of my practice to help to analyze my mistakes and weak spots. While recording, I did my own little experiment. I had a single drink at about the midpoint of the recording. While my brain was telling me that I was sounding better and more confident, the recording told quite a different story. The bottom line: IMPAIRMENT BEGINS WITH THE FIRST DRINK. PERIOD!!!
Lastly, for the most part, I do not agree with capital punishment. It should be reserved for only the most heinous crimes. For as long as alcoholic beverages are easily accessible, there will be abusers. What is needed is a means of keeping drunks off the roads. Sobriety testers in vehicles of offenders would be a good start. At least that would help to keep them from driving under the influence. Long jail sentences for repeat offenders may not prevent drunks from driving, but it would keep them off the roads longer thereby making the highways safer for all.
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