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Post by prapea on Jul 5, 2017 20:51:07 GMT
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Post by AnotherPea on Jul 5, 2017 21:10:52 GMT
Oh, but he didn't MEAN to do it. It isn't like he CHOSE to kill anyone. And, and.... alcoholism is a disease, ya know... we don't know his situation... surely his guilt is enough....
Ugh, I'm right there with you.
I know a guy that has had a few DUIs. For the first two his lawyer was able to get him off. The third one resulted in his license being taken away, temporarily. During that time his wife left him. He still managed to get a fourth DUI. That time he spent a year in prison. Amazing how he is able to keep from getting behind the wheel after drinking now. He hasn't stopped the alcohol but he has learned how to call a cab.
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Post by Skellinton on Jul 5, 2017 21:25:48 GMT
I agree. I wish it were treated as murder and had a lot stiffer sentences for all infractions. Until it does I don't see much changing.
I know someone who was arrested twice for did, non injury accidents, them ended up killing a man while drunk driving, fled the scene and still only got less then 6 months on jail.
Drunk drivers disgust me.
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Post by KelleeM on Jul 5, 2017 21:51:05 GMT
I agree. There's never a reason to get behind the wheel after drinking. Ever. Saturday we went to a party where I had two drinks over the course of 3 hours (I was very intentional in my alcohol consumption and had my husband who doesn't drink to drive me home) when we left dh asked if I was buzzed and I told him I was. He asked if I would be able to drive if I needed to and I told him that if my life depended on it I wouldn't drive. I just couldn't put someone else at risk.
My ex husband killed his friend who was a passenger in his car while drunk over 35 years ago. He served one year in jail. And his life has been seriously f-ed up since but he's alive. He got married and had kids and is a grandfather now. His friend died. The friend's mom lost her son. Ex husband made a stupid choice but could never pay for it. The friend's family pays every day.
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Post by ntsf on Jul 5, 2017 21:52:38 GMT
my friend lived in moscow in the early 1960's. if you were caught drunk driving.. they stopped you and took your car. game over. maybe we could do that here..
a $1-40,000 lost would get their attention.
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Post by Gravity on Jul 5, 2017 22:24:55 GMT
If Arizona is like Texas, he will get a slap on the wrist and be back behind the wheel. I hate drunk drivers.
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Post by azredhead on Jul 5, 2017 22:27:01 GMT
So sad that this is happeneing way more than it should. I am so sorry you got stuck in that mess and especially sorry for the loss of life in senseless stupid action of others. My heart goes out too all those involved.
There have been so many of the wrong way driver incidents in just the last year here. They keep trying different things but the only thing that would work is take the keys away.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 5, 2017 22:31:46 GMT
I hate drunk drivers with a passion.
I think it should be prosecuted as attempted manslaughter every single time.
I love the idea of impounding the car immediately and selling it to be used for victim funds. If it isn't your car, then the owner could get it back.
Colorado has a felony dui law, but it's got to be the 3rd or 4th dui to kick in.
I'd like to see it be a felony by the 2nd time.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 5, 2017 22:35:37 GMT
Me too. There's never a reason to get behind the wheel after drinking. Ever. Exactly. Not one reason, ever. |
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Post by mnmloveli on Jul 5, 2017 22:40:37 GMT
So so sad. People just think a few is Ok. It's NOT ! When we're out to dinner, which is usually at least once a week, most days I can't find anyone drinking water or soda but me !! How are they getting home ? It's a disgrace. Like someone above said, without stiffer penalties, this will continue.
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Post by maryland on Jul 6, 2017 1:14:26 GMT
I hate them too! They are probably my least favorite of all types of criminals.
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Post by maryland on Jul 6, 2017 1:17:08 GMT
my friend lived in moscow in the early 1960's. if you were caught drunk driving.. they stopped you and took your car. game over. maybe we could do that here.. a $1-40,000 lost would get their attention. Great idea! They cars could be given to deserving people instead of a drunk driver. So many lives could be saved! |
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Post by Really Red on Jul 6, 2017 1:49:05 GMT
It is disgusting how we tolerate drunk drivers. Once is horrible, but the second time you are caught should be automatic jail and your car should be impounded.
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Post by hop2 on Jul 6, 2017 1:52:12 GMT
Drunk drugged whatever
The tiny sentences they get when convicted is sickening. The asshat who killed my sister only got 3.5 years ( well 5 years of which he is expected to serve 3.5 max )
ok I'll stop there - touchy touchy subject for me
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Post by maryland on Jul 6, 2017 2:15:12 GMT
Drunk drugged whatever The tiny sentences they get when convicted is sickening. The asshat who killed my sister only got 3.5 years ( well 5 years of which he is expected to serve 3.5 max ) ok I'll stop there - touchy touchy subject for me I am so sorry about your sister. And so unfair! Know that there are still many of us that agree with you and want the maximum punishment for these murderers. |
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 6, 2017 2:42:14 GMT
Drunk drugged whatever The tiny sentences they get when convicted is sickening. The asshat who killed my sister only got 3.5 years ( well 5 years of which he is expected to serve 3.5 max ) ok I'll stop there - touchy touchy subject for me I'm sorry about your sister. 5 years is not enough |
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Post by prapea on Jul 6, 2017 2:46:33 GMT
If I didn't like your reply on this thread, that's probably necause It was too sad for me and I didn't want to "like" it. I am sorry for all you peas who lost a loved one to these assholes or to those who deal with them.
We "lost" few friends over the years because, "we can't gi to prapea's house for dinner because she will force us to stay or one of us can't drink". I told the husband, i will not miss those people nor will I change for them
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Post by lbp on Jul 7, 2017 14:40:48 GMT
I agree!!! When I was 5 years old we were leaving my aunts house and I went and sat in the back seat of the car which was parked in her driveway and laid down in the back seat. (1960's no one wore seat belts). While my mom and newborn sister were standing on the porch saying goodbye to my aunt a drunk driver crossed the road came into my aunts yard, hit mom's car with me in it and totaled it! It flipped twice before it stopped. Miraculously, I wasn't thrown from the car. The drunk driver got off with a slap on the wrist and I got years of back problems. I think there should be harsher penalties on the first offense.
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Post by gramasue on Jul 7, 2017 14:50:45 GMT
That's just heartbreaking. This guy is a total idiot, as are all drunk drivers. My sympathies go out to the victim's family and friends.
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Post by MorningPerson on Jul 7, 2017 15:03:30 GMT
Drunk drugged whatever The tiny sentences they get when convicted is sickening. The asshat who killed my sister only got 3.5 years ( well 5 years of which he is expected to serve 3.5 max ) ok I'll stop there - touchy touchy subject for me I'm so, so sorry.  SaveSave |
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Post by mnmloveli on Jul 7, 2017 15:16:28 GMT
Drunk drugged whatever The tiny sentences they get when convicted is sickening. The asshat who killed my sister only got 3.5 years ( well 5 years of which he is expected to serve 3.5 max ) ok I'll stop there - touchy touchy subject for me So sorry about your sister. I can't even imagine the pain of your loss and at the same time the fury at the killer. My heart breaks for you. |
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Post by Merge on Jul 7, 2017 16:08:49 GMT
I'm here in Nebraska marking the 10th anniversary of my parents being killed by a drunk boater. He only spent 7 years in prison for killing 2 people. So I concur with your sentiments.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 7, 2017 16:25:40 GMT
I'm here in Nebraska marking the 10th anniversary of my parents being killed by a drunk boater. He only spent 7 years in prison for killing 2 people. So I concur with your sentiments. I remember when this happened. I'm sorry |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2017 16:27:03 GMT
I'm here in Nebraska marking the 10th anniversary of my parents being killed by a drunk boater. He only spent 7 years in prison for killing 2 people. So I concur with your sentiments. Wow. Has it been that long?
I remember you telling us about it.
Thinking of you today.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2017 18:48:50 GMT
Drunk drugged whatever The tiny sentences they get when convicted is sickening. The asshat who killed my sister only got 3.5 years ( well 5 years of which he is expected to serve 3.5 max ) ok I'll stop there - touchy touchy subject for me I am so sorry. A drunk driver drove into my pediatricians house and killed his 2 you daughter 48 years ago. I still think about him frequently. |
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Post by kelly8875 on Jul 7, 2017 19:11:21 GMT
I hate them too. And my live in BF got picked up last September for it. That did not go over well with me, and he knew it. I never held back in my lectures, looks or anything. He lost his license for 6 months, spent 2 days in jail, and was pretty much house bound the whole time. He was also laid off of work (seasonal work), so he was really stuck at home unable to go anywhere. Looking at his truck parked on the curb outside. He had to ask for rides from me, in front of my kids. He was humiliated, and I loved every second of it. He has learned his lesson big time, and I make sure he is reminded of it quite a bit. Luckily for everyone, not a single person or property was hurt at all. Just his pride. And now his bank account still paying off fines and high insurance. I'm so sorry for the people who have lost loved ones because of idiots |
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Post by anaterra on Jul 7, 2017 19:24:58 GMT
The asshole had a previous dwi...
was drunk, on his phone, speeding, and drove straight thru a stop sign on a country road to slam into my brother in law.. killed him instant...
He got 5 yrs PROBATION!!!
Yeah Texas is the slap on the wrist for drunks state... drunk drivers should definitely get so much more..
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Post by Horse scrap on Jul 7, 2017 20:05:33 GMT
My dear, dear friend from middle school called me this morning. Her dad, a retired firefighter was at a stoplight. Some drunk came barreling down the road, slammed into friend's dad, shoving his SUV into a box truck. He died on impact. Driver blew 2 times the legal limit..... At 2in the afternoon.
I agree, drunk drivers suck.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 7, 2017 20:30:25 GMT
My dear, dear friend from middle school called me this morning. Her dad, a retired firefighter was at a stoplight. Some drunk came barreling down the road, slammed into friend's dad, shoving his SUV into a box truck. He died on impact. Driver blew 2 times the legal limit..... At 2in the afternoon. I agree, drunk drivers suck. I am so sorry |
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Post by my3freaks on Jul 8, 2017 6:01:36 GMT
My dear, dear friend from middle school called me this morning. Her dad, a retired firefighter was at a stoplight. Some drunk came barreling down the road, slammed into friend's dad, shoving his SUV into a box truck. He died on impact. Driver blew 2 times the legal limit..... At 2in the afternoon. I agree, drunk drivers suck. OMG...I'm so sorry. My best friend growing up spent 37 days in a coma, along with many other injuries our senior year in high school because she got in the car with someone who was drunk and they hit a tree at high speed. She and another passenger were damn near killed, and still have issues from that accident 25 years later. I wish all states would have the yellow 'scarlet letter' plates like Ohio. Anytime I hear it mentioned for other states people cry about them shaming the owner. They SHOULD be ashamed of themselves! It's very easy to avoid the embarrassment and shame of those license plates on your car. DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE. There's just never, ever an excuse for it. |
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