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ken0042 · 11-23-2011, 06:54 PM

Put me in the "not liking" this new bit of legislation. As others have said; I would like to know what the BAC level was in fatalities involving alcohol. If a significant percentage involves people .05-.08; then that justifies the legislation. If this isn't the problem area; then let's focus on the area that is the problem.

And let's tackle the causes of drinking and driving. I have mentioned before that the last time I drove drunk it was an issue of not being able to get a cab. I'm not excusing my actions; just saying what caused them. So now with forcing more people into cabs, is the province also going to legislate more cabs being allowed on our streets?

Take that one step further. I have a couple of drinks and I am around .04. Knowing I am close to the limit I choose to take a cab home. Out comes a guy who is .14 and he can't find a cab; all us slightly impaired people are creating an excess demand on the cabs. Not being able to get a cab he says with his imapired judgement "Screw it- I'll just drive home."

I'm all for stopping impaired driving, but let's get to the cause of the problems instead of doing things that don't solve the problem, and could even make things worse.

11-23-2011, 06:54 PM	#187
ken0042 Playboy Mansion Poolboy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout Exp:	Put me in the "not liking" this new bit of legislation. As others have said; I would like to know what the BAC level was in fatalities involving alcohol. If a significant percentage involves people .05-.08; then that justifies the legislation. If this isn't the problem area; then let's focus on the area that is the problem. And let's tackle the causes of drinking and driving. I have mentioned before that the last time I drove drunk it was an issue of not being able to get a cab. I'm not excusing my actions; just saying what caused them. So now with forcing more people into cabs, is the province also going to legislate more cabs being allowed on our streets? Take that one step further. I have a couple of drinks and I am around .04. Knowing I am close to the limit I choose to take a cab home. Out comes a guy who is .14 and he can't find a cab; all us slightly impaired people are creating an excess demand on the cabs. Not being able to get a cab he says with his imapired judgement "Screw it- I'll just drive home." I'm all for stopping impaired driving, but let's get to the cause of the problems instead of doing things that don't solve the problem, and could even make things worse.