Pubdate:  Mon, 09 Mar 1998
Page: 17A
Source: Houston Chronicle
Contact:  http://www.chron.com/

DWI LAW IS ONLY EYEWASH

I applaud the Chronicle's March 4 editorial stand against Bill Clinton's
extortion plan to get the states to pass lower DWI blood-alcohol limit laws
under the threat of withholding highway tax funds. The proposed change is
eyewash, at best, designed to appear that something significant and
meaningful will result, but it won't. The current law is adequate. Lowering
the level, as proposed, won't stop an irresponsible drunk driver whose
blood- alcohol level is probably well in excess of legal limits to begin
with, but it undoubtedly will get many responsible drinkers arrested.

Frank Hazel, Houston