OrangeSkin Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Like it needs to be said. But my parents were hit and run by some drunk idiot last night. They were able to get the plate before he drove away, and he was later arrested. And fortunately no serious injuries (that we know of yet), but my mom is currently at the ER because her head pain is getting worse almost 24 hours after slamming it into the window. Anyway, just wanted to share with you guys because I'm shook up about it. Could have been WAY worse, but seriously, you're a douchebag if you drink and drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Agreed. Hope your mom gets better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Agree with you 100%. I have a very low opinion of people who drink and drive and don't associate myself with them. It's a completely selfish and inconsiderate thing to do. I hope your parents make it out of this fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Yeah, don't drink and drive. Also, don't text and drive, or try yo drive when you are tired. Hope your mom is okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam@section118 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Yeah, don't drink and drive. Also, don't text and drive, or try yo drive when you are tired.Hope your mom is okay. I remember a great presentation a few years ago about tired driving. The speaker had stats showing tired driving is worse then drunk driving Orange, thought and prayers for your parents. I agree, drunk drivers is just plain stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 My thoughts are definitely with your parents, I hope they are able to make a speedy recovery. Especially your mom with the head injury, that is very scary. As for drinking and driving, you've touched on one of my biggest issues as I had a relative killed by a drunk driver. I will never understand people who drink and drive, definitely one of the most stupid things someone can do. Drink all you want, just call a cab, it's not that difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Glad no one was seriously hurt. Hope your Mom comes out of this okay. And yes, drinking and driving is really stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 "I'm good. I can make this. It's not that far and if I take it easy and really focus,I'll be good." Bull****. Sooner or later,the odds are that luck runs out and something like in the O.P. happens. Sorry to hear this and hopes and prayers to all,especially your mom Orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyansRangers Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Nothing will change until they make the laws for Driving under the influence a criminal charge instead of a motor vehicle charge.... If they made it a mandatory even 3 day jail time for first offense you would see a dratic drop.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I was a victim of a Drunk Driver myself. He also, tried to get away. But he also was caught. So he was charged with three offenses instead of 2 - the traffic offense, DWI, and Hit & Run. Hope your mom recovers 100% and also gets a nice settlement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 good reminder. might have saved a life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21cents Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 drinking a driving is VERY common i hate when people talk about how they were drunk as **** and they still drove home and its ok because they are used to it. I swear it should be legal to smack these people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam@section118 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 drinking a driving is VERY commoni hate when people talk about how they were drunk as **** and they still drove home and its ok because they are used to it. I swear it should be legal to smack these people. Smack them? I disagree with that, but I went through a phase where I would drink and drive home, and trust me, I know I was an idiot for doing it. I actually had a friend drop me off at a restaurant one block from my house where I had parked my car, and the next morning I did not remember driving the one block home. Now I have a policy that even if I only have 1 beer I do not drive home. That or I walk around a mall or keep myself away from evening thinking od driving for at least an hour or two. We all make mistakes, and Lord knows I did some really, really, really supid things. I agree it is annoying when people continually admit to drinking home drunk, especially when they brag about it I also agree the punishments need to be harsher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vilandil Tasardur Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 2 of my cousins and a girl I loved were killed when some drunk driver flew off an over pass and landed on top of their car. Most people don't wear seat belts down in Mexico, and that kind of collision is usually deadly. I'll be praying for your parents; drunk driving is one of the worst crimes in my mind. You may not intend to kill someone, but you are intentionally doing something which you know could kill someone. That's hardly better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachievegas Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I'm hoping your mom gets out of the ER as soon as possible and recovers quickly! I'm sorry to hear about that.... I can't stand drunk drivers and people who text constantly behind the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Nothing will change until they make the laws for Driving under the influence a criminal charge instead of a motor vehicle charge.... If they made it a mandatory even 3 day jail time for first offense you would see a dratic drop.. I absolutely, 100% agree with this. I would very much like to see a change in our current system and a substantial increase in penalties, even with first time DUI's. Everyone who drinks and drives should be charged criminally and should have the book thrown at them as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shk75 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I've drunk and then driven before, I have never been drunk off my ass and driven but after like 3 or 4 beers I've driven. I don't do it proudly and don't do it often but I have done it before. I know I don't feel drunk when I've done it but I also know you don't have to in order to be impaired. Either way hope your fam is OK and I'm glad he was caught. Also think the penalties should be way stiffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Government can say they want to stop drinking and driving all it wants but the penalties are not severe enough. I have no respect for people who do it and if I heard one of my friends bragging about it I'd call them a tool on spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullnelson9999 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I've done it once. I had to drive home from the bar and I was fine. Didn't hit anyone, and I didn't put a scratch on the car. I felt like **** because of it for the next day. Never again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedr01 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Smack them? I disagree with that, but I went through a phase where I would drink and drive home, and trust me, I know I was an idiot for doing it. I actually had a friend drop me off at a restaurant one block from my house where I had parked my car, and the next morning I did not remember driving the one block home. Now I have a policy that even if I only have 1 beer I do not drive home. That or I walk around a mall or keep myself away from evening thinking od driving for at least an hour or two. We all make mistakes, and Lord knows I did some really, really, really supid things. I agree it is annoying when people continually admit to drinking home drunk, especially when they brag about it I also agree the punishments need to be harsher. Also good advice to not post on a message board about drinking and driving while drinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IONTOP Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Also good advice to not post on a message board about drinking and driving while drinking Aww come on... Don't even sit there and act like you've never drank home drunk... But yeah, that sucks, I hope for the best for you mom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Also good advice to not post on a message board about drinking and driving while drinking Deseana Jaxsun is a grate wibe receever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sir Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I've drunk and then driven before, I have never been drunk off my ass and driven but after like 3 or 4 beers I've driven. I don't do it proudly and don't do it often but I have done it before. I know I don't feel drunk when I've done it but I also know you don't have to in order to be impaired. Either way hope your fam is OK and I'm glad he was caught. Also think the penalties should be way stiffer. I wouldn't call driving after 3 or 4 beers drunk driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I wouldn't call driving after 3 or 4 beers drunk driving Unless you're a chic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyansRangers Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 depends on time frame.. what you've had to eat.. and you body mass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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