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Bob Simon On One Prosecutor's Efforts To Increase Penalties For Drunk Drivers Who Kill


by jjfunk73018 January 4, 2009 10:25 PM EST: First off (and I will probably get flamed for this) I am waiting for the first D.A. to file a bill of particulars asking for the death penalty. Most states only require you meet three to file. As far as I know (it may have changed) Reader''s Digest ran a story comparing states drunk driving laws to other parts of the world and Tennessee had the toughest with permanently losing your license and jail time for just getting caught under the influence. If I remember the country correctly, Nicaragua(sp.) the penalty is automatic firing squad.; Reply to this comment


by coupeguy January 4, 2009 10:23 PM EST: Have you ever been to Australia? If not, be warned! Random breath testing at anytime, anywhere, from the pulling over *every* car on the motorway to the back roads of suburbs. "Drive and Drive, You''re a Bloody Idiot" is the national TV and advertising campaign. It works. It changes behavior. Aussies are known for partying hard and playing hard; but always a designated driver! Unfortunately this level of discipline and enforcement will never come to the U.S.... sad so many have to die because of ignorance and abuse of the constitution.; Reply to this comment


by coupeguy January 4, 2009 10:22 PM EST: Have you ever been to Australia? If not, be warned! Random breath testing at anytime, anywhere, from the pulling over *every* car on the motorway to the back roads of suburbs. "Drive and Drive, You''re a Bloody Idiot" is the national TV and advertising campaign. It works. It changes behavior. Aussies are known for partying hard and playing hard; but always a designated driver! Unfortunately this level of discipline and enforcement will never come to the U.S.... sad so many have to die because of ignorance and abuse of the constitution.; Reply to this comment


by hypnotoad72 January 4, 2009 10:20 PM EST: It is murder.; Reply to this comment


by raymo853 January 4, 2009 10:19 PM EST: Why are only drivers that kill while intoxicated charged with murder? It seems you can drive recklessly but are given a free pass to murder as long as you are sober.; Reply to this comment