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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 601840" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>Jim,</p><p></p><p>Very well said. That's my exact sentiments.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>kefguy,</p><p></p><p>You are the one who is convicting these people. All I;m saying is that it is the sworn duty of a police officer who violate the law, and if that means they arrest people who are drunk in a bar, then so be it. It is the law. The fact that they have been arrested does not mean they are guilty.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>If a person is staggering drunk, I think the evidence is overwhelming. However the suspected drunk has the right to a trial and to be represented by a lawyer of his choosing. The fact that a person charged with any crime may experience a financial hardship because of the arrest really does not have any bearing on the issue. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Some people are insinuating that the police are only doing this to increase the revenue for the state or local governments. I think it's probably the most significant attempt to get drunk drivers off the road.</p><p></p><p>Catch them before they get behind the wheel... BRILLIANT !</p><p></p><p>Catch them in bars where they drink...BRILLIANT !</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>It all boils down to "Drink responsibly". It will not only save lives on the highway, but will reduce a lot of the violence, crime, and stupid accidents and makes for a better quality of life for everyone.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 601840, member: 52972"] Jim, Very well said. That's my exact sentiments. kefguy, You are the one who is convicting these people. All I;m saying is that it is the sworn duty of a police officer who violate the law, and if that means they arrest people who are drunk in a bar, then so be it. It is the law. The fact that they have been arrested does not mean they are guilty. If a person is staggering drunk, I think the evidence is overwhelming. However the suspected drunk has the right to a trial and to be represented by a lawyer of his choosing. The fact that a person charged with any crime may experience a financial hardship because of the arrest really does not have any bearing on the issue. Some people are insinuating that the police are only doing this to increase the revenue for the state or local governments. I think it's probably the most significant attempt to get drunk drivers off the road. Catch them before they get behind the wheel... BRILLIANT ! Catch them in bars where they drink...BRILLIANT ! It all boils down to "Drink responsibly". It will not only save lives on the highway, but will reduce a lot of the violence, crime, and stupid accidents and makes for a better quality of life for everyone. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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