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To: the_devils_advocate_666

Drunks shouldn’t be on the road to begin with because it is illegal, also illegal is crossing the lane markings (called failure to obey a traffic control device in some states). Drunk driving is a crime, agreed, but two people who end up in an accident while both committed illegalities to get them there have still both contributed to the cause. Sure, the drunk is MORE at fault, but her responsibility is somewhat mitigated by the contributing acts of the injured. And if he did swerve into her lane he should be apportioned his proper responsibility for the accident, even if its only determined to be 2%.


62 posted on 12/18/2008 11:27:00 AM PST by Troll_House_Cookies (Ironically, Chancellor Obama's first re-education camp will be in Alaska.)
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To: Troll_House_Cookies

contributory negligence ping!


66 posted on 12/18/2008 11:48:46 AM PST by Troll_House_Cookies (Ironically, Chancellor Obama's first re-education camp will be in Alaska.)
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