Posted On: March 31, 2008, 1:23 pm CDT

Posted By: Dread

The simple reality is that neither legislators nor politicians want to address the problem. Why are multiple offenders able to stay on the road. The habitual offenders could care less about BAC and laws. They perceive no serious consequence to their deviant behavior so they won't change. The only way to make a positive impact is to impound ANY vehicle a DWI is caught driving, and keep it for 90-days. In addition, there should be a 1 year mandatory jail sentence and a $5,000 fine. No plea deals. This country doesn't have the stomach to take that kind of action so innocent people will continue to lose their lives because of a few irresponsible, negligent, morons. The sad part about it is most drunks survive the accidents they cause thereby cheating the natural selection process.

At the same time, people who have a drink or two with friend or over dinner shouldn't be penalized and painted with the same brush. Alcohol isn't the problem: ABUSE of it is.