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idk. I’m sure there are better methods of preventing drunk driving then punishing people after the fact. Measures include: * Better party hour transport availa

idk. I’m sure there are better methods of preventing drunk driving then punishing people after the fact. Measures include: * Better party hour transport availability * Better driver awareness, education, and propaganda * More enforcement of drunk suspects before an accident * Police cooperation with bars, i.e. tattle-tail programs Moving to America I’m astonished how much drunk driving goes unpunished here. In rural areas there people often go a few dozen km to the next bar, and there is no alternative to get home except to drive. When there is enforcement it seems like it is only over the top punishment. Bartenders seem to be fine with people having a few beers and driving home (as long as they are not “too drunk”). I think America is failing spectacularly in preventing drunk driving, and I think the main reason is that this over reliance of punitive measures that simply don’t work.

tedk-42 6y ago
People should be responsible for their actions and held accountable when they do wrong. America is not failing to prevent drink/drunk driving. Many places allow you to drive with a bit of alcohol in your system. It's up to the individual to be an 'adult' about their decision making/risk assessment. No point wrapping everything in bubble wrap to keep everyone safe. Accidents happen and people selfishly go against what they should do
- mbrodersen 6y ago
  Right. So you have no problem with private citizens owning nukes for example? Since they just have to be adults and we can always punish them if they kill a few million people? Also, I hope that you realise that it is adults that murder, rape, torture, beat up their wife’s/kids etc. So are you sure being an “adult” is enough?