Drunk Driving (And why you should be punished for life)

ladyislingering · 12-03-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by butthead aka 216

actually i think itd be benficial to make breathalyzers available at bars or just more available for purchase. prob save a ton of duis. lots of ppl legit arent sure if they are legally drunk or not

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Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR.

Everyone should have enough change to take a cab home and know when to say i'm not gonna drive. At the very least, go to a bar within walking distance. The bar should never be at fault for people that can stop drinking whenever they want.

Aren't there laws holding bartenders responsible for continuing to serve someone who's already had too much? I'm sure a lot of them don't follow the rule because it's easier to take advantage of someone eager to blame generous spending/tips on alcohol, but still. It's a brilliant idea to require a breathalyzer test. People shouldn't be getting wasted in public (it's illegal in itself - public intoxication, that is) in the first place but a lot of people mistake the act for "socializing".

~~butthead aka 216~~ · 12-03-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyislingering

Aren't there laws holding bartenders responsible for continuing to serve someone who's already had too much? I'm sure a lot of them don't follow the rule because it's easier to take advantage of someone eager to blame generous spending/tips on alcohol, but still. It's a brilliant idea to require a breathalyzer test. People shouldn't be getting wasted in public (it's illegal in itself - public intoxication, that is) in the first place but a lot of people mistake the act for "socializing".

every bartender knows they are servin drunk ppl. its a matter of whether they are visually intoxicated and if they are out of hand in some way. if ya couldnt get wasted at the bar this life would be so much less fun

ladyislingering · 12-03-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by butthead aka 216

every bartender knows they are servin drunk ppl. its a matter of whether they are visually intoxicated and if they are out of hand in some way. if ya couldnt get wasted at the bar this life would be so much less fun

I'd be terrified to be wasted in public. I don't even like being drunk around people I know. I don't even like being drunk anymore. I'd be afraid that someone would drop something in my drink, or trick me, or follow me or something. I'm just not into that scuzzy business; I don't like being around people I don't know - especially in the presence of alcohol. I assume it's less scary for men (for reasons that I don't have energy to explain, not that it's relevant in this thread anyway). Maybe I'm just weird, but I don't see the "fun" in the bar scene. I much prefer a slow-burning night with half a bottle of wine and a maximum of one other person in my vicinity.

djchameleon · 12-03-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyislingering

Aren't there laws holding bartenders responsible for continuing to serve someone who's already had too much? I'm sure a lot of them don't follow the rule because it's easier to take advantage of someone eager to blame generous spending/tips on alcohol, but still. It's a brilliant idea to require a breathalyzer test. People shouldn't be getting wasted in public (it's illegal in itself - public intoxication, that is) in the first place but a lot of people mistake the act for "socializing".

bartenders DO cut off people if they start to become belligerent and disruptive.

Also the whole breathalyzer thing isn't necessary. Some bars have ties with cab companies and will call a cab for people so that they can get home.

ladyislingering · 12-03-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

bartenders DO cut off people if they start to become belligerent and disruptive.

Also the whole breathalyzer thing isn't necessary. Some bars have ties with cab companies and will call a cab for people so that they can get home.

As they should.

I find myself asking myself why alcohol even exists. What is the point of it? I enjoy a drink from time to time, but why? (Biologically/psychologically, what is the purpose?)

I wish it was legal for bartenders to hold people's keys in designated lock-boxes (sort of similar to rows of little P.O. boxes at the post office), and in order for the owner to get them back, they have to pass a breathalyzer test to ensure that they're not over the limit. And if they are, they're required to take a taxi. Would certainly cut down on public intoxication, I think.

Jarlaxle · 01-19-2014, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyislingering

As they should.

I find myself asking myself why alcohol even exists. What is the point of it? I enjoy a drink from time to time, but why? (Biologically/psychologically, what is the purpose?)

I wish it was legal for bartenders to hold people's keys in designated lock-boxes (sort of similar to rows of little P.O. boxes at the post office), and in order for the owner to get them back, they have to pass a breathalyzer test to ensure that they're not over the limit. And if they are, they're required to take a taxi. Would certainly cut down on public intoxication, I think.

And greatly increase car thefts, because someone would probably be selling the keys to the highest bidders!

And it's not like people don't have more than one car key! (I have at least three for my truck.)

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