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While I don't condone drunk driving at all and personally don't have a use for this app as I don't drink and drive this is just one more example of why I'm an a

by Urgo 15y ago

While I don't condone drunk driving at all and personally don't have a use for this app as I don't drink and drive this is just one more example of why I'm an android user. I don't need papa jobs looking out for me.

noarchy 15y ago
You don't have to add a disclaimer about not condoning drunk driving. That you felt it was necessary says quite a bit about how we've been groomed to accept these checkpoints.
- nasmorn 15y ago
  The problem is that DUI is actually dangerous and the threat of being punished when you do kill someone does not deter people enough. Plus they obviously have low regard for their own life already. You need to threaten them with something that happens more frequently. Tada DUI checkpoints and losing your license or money.
  - noarchy 15y ago
    Since DUIs have not stopped, even with checkpoints, what are you suggesting should be done beyond this?
  - yolesaber 15y ago
    Problem: these DUI checkpoints are un-Constitutional and violate the 4th amendment. Lawrence Taylor has written an excellent article about the dangers of such "DUI exceptions" to the Constitution - http://www.drunkdrivingdefense.com/general/lawrence-taylor.htm http://www.drunkdrivingdefense.com/general/lawrence-taylor.h...
  - king_jester 15y ago
    The actual fundamental problem is that in many locations alternatives to driving (drunk or otherwise) take longer or are more expensive. Cities with strong public transit and better city planning help mitigate drunk driving because it no longer necessary to drive after drinking to go somewhere.
ignifero 15y ago
It would be socially responsible for Android/Google to do the same.
Steko 15y ago
"I don't need papa jobs looking out for me." I hope you apply similar logic to all of the businesses you use. No onion rings at McDonalds? One more reason why I'm a Burger King customer. I don't need papa Ronald looking out for me.

by Urgo 15y ago

noarchy 15y ago

You don't have to add a disclaimer about not condoning drunk driving. That you felt it was necessary says quite a bit about how we've been groomed to accept these checkpoints.

nasmorn 15y ago
The problem is that DUI is actually dangerous and the threat of being punished when you do kill someone does not deter people enough. Plus they obviously have low regard for their own life already. You need to threaten them with something that happens more frequently. Tada DUI checkpoints and losing your license or money.
- noarchy 15y ago
  Since DUIs have not stopped, even with checkpoints, what are you suggesting should be done beyond this?
- yolesaber 15y ago
  Problem: these DUI checkpoints are un-Constitutional and violate the 4th amendment. Lawrence Taylor has written an excellent article about the dangers of such "DUI exceptions" to the Constitution - http://www.drunkdrivingdefense.com/general/lawrence-taylor.htm http://www.drunkdrivingdefense.com/general/lawrence-taylor.h...
- king_jester 15y ago
  The actual fundamental problem is that in many locations alternatives to driving (drunk or otherwise) take longer or are more expensive. Cities with strong public transit and better city planning help mitigate drunk driving because it no longer necessary to drive after drinking to go somewhere.

ignifero 15y ago

It would be socially responsible for Android/Google to do the same.

Steko 15y ago

"I don't need papa jobs looking out for me." I hope you apply similar logic to all of the businesses you use. No onion rings at McDonalds? One more reason why I'm a Burger King customer. I don't need papa Ronald looking out for me.