Posted on 12/31/2008 2:53:07 PM PST by Ron Jeremy
Government always foists the “privilege” claim.
Yet there were large numbers of people who drove primitive autos well before “drivers license” laws were instituted.
Why wasn’t it a “privilege” when the very first person drove a car?
Answer: it wasn’t.
This whole thing has to do with civil vs, criminal law, and all I can do is highly recommend that anybody with a license and insurance follow all applicable regulations.
My house is not on a public highway, in which I don’t have an expectation of privacy.
I also can’t expect people to not photograph me nude if I walk down a street that way.
Read what you just posted. Then read your tagline.
Notice a little conflict there, Herr Gruppenfuhrer?
I saw the article, but you can always get the blood test instead.
Besides, you can have all the alcohol you want and get into the car legally as long as you aren’t the one behind the wheel.
Get real.
The DUI thing is a travesty of justice. However, when you got you drivers license you entered a civil contract with criminal penalties that can be changed by the other party at will. if you want to not have a problem with ANY penalties for operating a motor vehicle learn how to get out of having a drivers license.
That is correct, hence there is a DUI exception to the constitution. And I think it is sickening.
Good Luck!!!
At least PETA can't put you in jail...yet.
Tell that to Michael Vick...........
All kidding aside, like MADD, PETA is now all but owned by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and will get what they want. Just ask any farmer about tagging their livestock........
I feel like a schmuck...
It’s a great post. I had a lawyer friend of mine advise:
1. The cops question the wife. In Texas, the spouse has a right to refuse to be a witness, and should exercise it right there.
2. Throw away receipts from where you’ve been before you go.
3. Don’t say anything.
4. Don’t refuse to take any tests, but ask to talk to your lawyer before you take test. This will be refused. They will tell you that you do not have a right to a lawyer. Respectfully disagree. They will put a form in front of you asking you to sign that you are refusing the test. Write on it “I am not refusing any test. I want to talk to a lawyer befoe I take any tests.”
5. On the intake form, they will ask if you have any medical conditions. List Diabetes, acid reflux, and hernia.
No - I’m not concerned about 1 drink. That is probably the equivalent of driving while talking on a cell phone. I was referring to people who are buzzed or drunk and drive anyway.
LOL! Touche'!
No problem. I was just about to reply that you read my entire post.
More evidence of the power of unintended consequences.
And if all the State could do for having a beer and driving a car is give you a ticket and restrict you from driving, I'd agree with you.
But they can take away your freedom, get you fired and remove your "right" to own a firearm. For having a beer.
Sorry. Just can't agree.
Gotcha. I’m with you.
Also, if you get into a crash, run to a bar, order six shots of tequila.. pour them on floor when nobody is watching.
Sorry I like to live in a free society...
I think what you are wishing for is a return to Prohibition. What else offends you that you feel society would be best served if the government prohibited it?
Not discussed is the revenue generated by DUI arrests. How much money in fines does a municipality receive from DUI arrests compared to routine speeding? A lot more is my guess.
The local governments WANT DUIs. It’s a revenue source that they need. Don’t believe for a minute that they or MADD would like to eliminate DUI and related arrests.
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