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Originally Posted by Tim Behle I've never known anyone whose life was saved by a DUI checkpoint. But I've known several good people whose lifes were nearly ruined by one. I don't want drunks driving down the road any more than you do, but at the same time, checkpoints are not the way to handle the problem. This country was founded on personal freedom, let's not keep giving up those Freedoms to every little power hungry Barney Fife who can qualify for a badge. Good cops know how to make an arrest with out screwing up the lives of every one else. Let's give those good cops a raise and our support, and send the little power mongers down the road.
As for drinking and playing golf, I love it! But it's rare that I do have a beer while playing. |
I disagree. I think a lot of lives have been saved by checkpoints and getting drunk drivers off the streets. When personal freedom can result in injury and or death to other citizens, it becomes a problem. Thus, laws.
This coming from a guy whose been a passenger in 2 DUI's while friend's were driving home drunk. Although it sucked for them, we really should have been more responsible. And we DEFINATELY are not the only ones too drunk to drive out there.
While playing golf, I LOVE IT. haha. but as I get older, I do recognize the importance of being responsible, especially in regards to drinking and driving.