The most I will ever have is one or two beers, over an entire evening, if I plan on driving home. Although even then, I try not to drive home just because it really isn't worth it. Plus I usually like to have more than one or two beers!
Most of the time my boyfriend and I ride our bikes to and from the bar or a party. That way we neither of us have to worry about driving, yet we can still go places that are further away than just "walking distance". Luckily I also manage to get a lot of taxi chits from work, so sometimes I'll just expense a cab ride if necessary. But I am definitely more than willing to pay for a cab (if I can ever get one), if it means getting home safely. I agree with those who say transit should run 24 hours. Having transit as an option would certainly keep a few more drunk drivers off the roads.
I remember when I was in high school I used to throw a lot of parties, and I was always so strict about making sure people didn't drive home. Even when I was wasted myself I'd make sure no one was leaving in a car. Anyways one guy who came to one of the parties was sooo drunk, like he'd thrown up everywhere and was a total mess, and at the end of the night he was going to drive home. I followed him to his car and told him he shouldn't drive, and that he could just crash at my house. He wouldn't listen, and when I tried to grab his keys he punched me in the face. Yeah... punching a girl in the face is really cool! Anyways, I ended up with his keys and since he couldn't drive he ended up coming inside and sleeping on the floor.
I was happy to get a black eye if it meant that no one was going to die that night.
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