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liberal N proud

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29. That is why I don't drive after drinking more than one drink.

Sun Jul 22, 2012, 06:15 PM

Jul 2012

I was way too lucky in my youth to keep driving after drinking.

One drink does not effect me, I can feel two and will not chance it.

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30,000+ traffic deaths per year, 1/3 are alcohol-related. [View all] Tejas Jul 2012 OP

Now that you've said it, that'll work. valerief Jul 2012 #1

cars have worthwhile purposes, unlike . . .. DrDan Jul 2012 #2

Unlike what? Marengo Jul 2012 #3

Unlike...........................................DISCO? Tejas Jul 2012 #6

And cars blasting disco definately have no worthwhile purpose Marengo Jul 2012 #49

Alcohol Crabby Appleton Jul 2012 #16

Does alcohol have a worthwhile purpose? hack89 Jul 2012 #15

no worthwhile purpose when coupled with a car - I agree completely DrDan Jul 2012 #20

Handling guns is a serious business hack89 Jul 2012 #23

AND GUN VIOLENCE!!! cliffordu Jul 2012 #33

So concentrating on alcohol will save many more lives. nt hack89 Jul 2012 #44

A lot more, if the past is any indication. cliffordu Jul 2012 #73

Hm, if the OP is correct 1/3 of 30,000 is 10,000 - which I believe is the amount of people killed Edweird Jul 2012 #35

did I ever say they had a worthwhile purpose? DrDan Jul 2012 #39

That's what I thought. Edweird Jul 2012 #48

so you are of the opinion that drunk drivers serve a worthwhile purpose . . . interesting DrDan Jul 2012 #54

Nope. I'm of the opinion that people that look at those numbers and condemn guns are hypocrites. Edweird Jul 2012 #59

I am condemning guns - as are many many here - just take a look DrDan Jul 2012 #60

What's the "worthwhile" purpose of alcohol as a beverage? 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #36

ban it . . . I am not arguing against that DrDan Jul 2012 #41

If we ban it will we finally be safe? 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #42

of course not . . . there will still be guns DrDan Jul 2012 #47

Going by the numbers 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #50

fat people are a danger to themselves, not to the rest of us DrDan Jul 2012 #52

And their kids 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #55

at least there are worthwhile reasons to own and use an auto DrDan Jul 2012 #57

Really? 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #61

ok - I concede with respect to fat parents DrDan Jul 2012 #75

You might want to tell the French or the Italians or the Spanish about how their wine is a CTyankee Jul 2012 #43

Sarcasm dude 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #45

Oh dear, you've never been to Europe? CTyankee Jul 2012 #53

? 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #56

Yes, I am arguing that. In fact, your statement accurately states the problem right there. CTyankee Jul 2012 #62

Don't know how to say this but you're wrong 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #63

Well, your own chart will show you how far down the list Italy and France are. Spain does not CTyankee Jul 2012 #65

So you're one of those Americans who thinks Europe = Italy/France/Spain 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #66

Wow, I never saw that. I just saw ordinary people going about their ordinary routine. CTyankee Jul 2012 #67

if they ever examine our obsession with guns, they will be sure of it DrDan Jul 2012 #58

I don't talk about guns with Europeans when I am there because I am too embarrassed. CTyankee Jul 2012 #64

yep - John Wayne always seems to get into the conversation, doesn't he DrDan Jul 2012 #74

Studies have shown moderate drinkers live longer. former9thward Jul 2012 #69

great, thanks for solving this problem quinnox Jul 2012 #4

Essentially ALL traffic deaths are ACCIDENTAL. Including the impaired ones. Loudly Jul 2012 #5

Some are premeditated murder. Tejas Jul 2012 #10

Like the angry ex-wife running over the ex-husband? Loudly Jul 2012 #11

So if someone chooses to get drunk and chooses to drive and then *accidentally* kills someone 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #40

No, most are the cause of negligence Marengo Jul 2012 #51

How many of those deaths are intentionally caused? Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #7

Since people are going to drink anyway, let's just let EVERYONE drink anytime they want. Lex Jul 2012 #8

Good point. So how about making guns at least as big of a pain in the ass to own as cars? girl gone mad Jul 2012 #9

A 10yr old can drive 100mph (or faster) on private property. Tejas Jul 2012 #12

Only if no speed limit signs are posted, girl gone mad Jul 2012 #19

None of that applies on private property. Tejas Jul 2012 #24

You're wrong. girl gone mad Jul 2012 #71

Cite please? Tejas Jul 2012 #72

3,000+ died on 9/11 Ezlivin Jul 2012 #13

I'm sure there are plenty of 'considerate' drunks. piperpibroch Jul 2012 #14

Alcoholism is genetic, elleng Jul 2012 #30

So predictable. TheCowsCameHome Jul 2012 #17

Don't let it get you down, keep your chin up, Tejas Jul 2012 #18

get rid of your guns DrDan Jul 2012 #22

My gun(s)...which has/have *what* to do with traffic deaths? Tejas Jul 2012 #25

you asked for advice . . . just offering up some DrDan Jul 2012 #26

Are you being obtuse on purpose? Tejas Jul 2012 #31

"and feel free to offer any advice you might have. " DrDan Jul 2012 #34

better public transportation would be a good start BOG PERSON Jul 2012 #21

I would love a train route around town! Tejas Jul 2012 #27

Right, and the 10% of the population which is alcoholic should know better, right? elleng Jul 2012 #28

That is why I don't drive after drinking more than one drink. liberal N proud Jul 2012 #29

Guns and automobiles are sacred in the USA. hunter Jul 2012 #32

It used to be over 54,000 (Early 70's) ThoughtCriminal Jul 2012 #37

Self-driving cars will fix this problem Taverner Jul 2012 #38

And self shooting guns will solve the gun killing problem.. Fumesucker Jul 2012 #46

They'll also make it easier for the government to get you to the tax office woo me with science Jul 2012 #68

Details! Details! Taverner Jul 2012 #70

Every single one of them involve intertia. n/t 2on2u Jul 2012 #76

30K is the lowest level since the 1940's Spider Jerusalem Jul 2012 #77

You know the thing about drinking is madokie Jul 2012 #78