Pubdate: Tue, 31 May 2016
Source: Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ)
Copyright: 2016 The Arizona Republic
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Author: Phil Mieras

WE HAVEN'T NIXED DRUNKEN DRIVING AND HERE COMES LEGALIZED POT

Almost every day we hear news of drunken drivers causing accidents 
and killing or maiming other drivers and families. Why is this tolerated?

We give them a slap on the wrist and let them go to do it over and 
over again. We need to demand that our laws be changed so that on the 
second offense their vehicle is forfeited to the state and is sold 
and the money used toward enforcement and budget etc.

If the vehicle is taken then there is a little more incentive not to 
drink and drive. If the vehicle is borrowed it should still be 
forfeited in the same way. Not many will loan cars to drunks and word 
will spread fast. Give them a bike to get around on.

A drunken driver should also be placed on a list that prevents them 
from buying or renting a car as well. It is time to crack down, not 
give them more opportunities.

And now we are getting ready to legalize marijuana. Do families and 
innocents have to stay off the streets to stay alive? Do you honestly 
think that drunks and users make good drivers?

- -Phil Mieras

Gilbert
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