Zero Tolorance - No Common Sense.
Greg believes they may be lacking in common sense in Washington D.C.
... DC police and prosecutors are bringing charges against folks with a BAC of .03, .01, and even .00, based upon breathalyzer results, on the basis that their alcohol consumption had impaired them. In one case, the basis for a determination of impairment was the driver’s failure to turn on her headlights soon enough in the twilight to suit the police officer. Another case involved a woman who answered her cell phone while driving.
Drunk and drugged driving is a serious offense. Let’s not trivialize it by making every driver who has had a single glass of wine guilty of a criminal offense.
Given laws that provide police and prosecuters an opportunity to abuse the citizens, someone inevitably will be abusive. Relying on officials in places like Washington to use common sense is like expecting a 3 year old to use discretion with a Magic Marker.
Udate: 10:50
Looks like The DC City Council has seen the light.
posted by Liberty @ 7:46 AM
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