[elkfersupper]

Apples and oranges. That doesn't make an argument for drunk driving or against it, for lessening the punishments, or for prosecuting it any less vigorously.

Define "drunk".

[Diggity]

Bill “one for the road” Moyers had the same question lol.

People who be surprised how little you have to drink to fail that test. I believe 2 beers in one hour will cause you to flunk.

Tons of people go out with their kids to the local pizza place and have a couple of beers or a glass of wine and are legally drunk but have no idea of it.

John

[TXnMA]

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[fortunecookie]

Yes, that is the argument. The law sets a limit. We may chose to argue with it, disagree, disregard, fight to change it. Reading the accounts, or knowing the details first hand (sadly), of accidents with fatalities, the levels measured and reported at the scene exceed by no small amount the .08 level or the former .10 level. Define it? Impairment. Beyond levels measured to be acceptable for carrying out of regular activities like driving, working, talking, walking without serious impairment. Slurred speech, loss of balance, reduced inhibitions, confusion. We can argue semantics all night. But for some, they continue to drink beyond what is known to be safe regarding impairment, and subsequent drinks further impair that judgement, and then get in the car and think they can drive. Does someone texting while driving or applying makeup while driving experience similar impairment? Yes.