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Quote by: Autolykos  First off, there is a difference between morality and legality.
Second, I don't think it's okay for a drunk driver to kill people on the roads. But there is already a crime known as "vehicular manslaughter", and it does not involve drunkenness on the part of the offender.
I do not encourage anyone to drive drunk. That doesn't mean I think driving drunk should be considered a crime in and of itself.
- Rob |
And see that's where I have to disagree with that reasoning..... Vehicular Manslaughter can involve someone sober, who either wasn't paying attention or hit the person on purpose. Any kind of impairment while operating any kind of vehicle which can cause bodily harm and/or death to any bystanders I considder much more of a risk then just a sober accident.
If you take your drivers test drunk.... there's a very good chance you'd fail, even if it was legal to drink and drive..... so if you'd fail your drivers test drunk and wouldn't get your lisence, then why the heck would someone be willing to not imply laws to deter those who do drive while drunk or impaired?
I drink and I have done my share of other drugs in my day, and I still fully support any laws against driving impared and anybody who does drive impared should get the maximum they can get in a court of law.... including myself. There is no reason, no need, nothing that's a good excuse to drive while impaired.....
If I ever needed to get somewhere when I was impaired, I ask for a ride, I'll call a cab, walk it, or I'd wait until I was sober to drive again..... There is no excuse.