eball Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 This. My father in law was run over while crossing the street by a drunk driver. There is never a good reason to get behind the wheel after drinking. The penalty should be far more prohibitive so that people just do t do it... in Europe it's almost unheard of. I think -- at least I hope -- that this is the underlying belief even though much of the discussion has been focused around what to do if you're stopped. My wife and I stopped driving after having more than a couple of drinks a good while back -- probably about the time Uber came to our town. Now we don't even think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) Aren't they mostly the opposite anyway? Drinking age typically lower than driving age, so people 1) get used to drinking and getting a ride and 2) get the new, fun, & reckless drinking out of the way (generally) before driving is allowed?There is certainly some other social components at work along with better transportation. But the penalties, at least in Germany are comparatively huge, and the entire group of mid 20 year olds from England, Spain and Germany we hung out with drank like fish but never got behind the wheel with even a drop consumed. And to tie it back to the topic, I don't know why they don't hammer it home to these kids that with the money they stand to lose... just do not ever do it. There is never an acceptable reason. J will is lucky. Edited June 13, 2017 by Over 28 years of fanhood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) This. My father in law was run over while crossing the street by a drunk driver. There is never a good reason to get behind the wheel after drinking. The penalty should be far more prohibitive so that people just do t do it... in Europe it's almost unheard of. Yeah there's a real difference in alcohol attitudes. In my kid's school the drinking age being 21, it's the big deal to drink at the "in" parties and the kids who drink, drink to get ****-faced (binge). When my kid went to Germany on an exchange program, beer was served at school events and parties, and her 16 yr old partner usually took a beer (drinking age is 16). But getting ****-faced was considered a "social crime" and subjected to merciless peer mockery. One difference in the drinking and driving is that in European cities, one can usually get around very well by public transit whereas in the US driving is often the only option (and certainly in rural areas taxi/uber not so available). Edited June 15, 2017 by Hapless Bills Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 @RapSheet #Bills RB Jonathan Williams, recently found not guilty of DWI, was informed by @NFL he won't be disciplined under the substance abuse policy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 @RapSheet #Bills RB Jonathan Williams, recently found not guilty of DWI, was informed by @NFL he won't be disciplined under the substance abuse policy Good news for the new #2 RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 He's lucky and hopefully he learned a very valuable lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Can we just get the damn season started? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) He's lucky and hopefully he learned a very valuable lesson. I don't think he's a bad kid. Just an idiot that made a big mistake. Let's hope that suffering no consequences doesn't give him a sense of immunity. And this on the same day as the Uber presser. Edited June 29, 2017 by Blokestradamus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Goodell must be loosening up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Goodell must be loosening up A Darth Vader like awakening perhaps???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 A Darth Vader like awakening perhaps???? No doubt! A player can now lift up his jersey to reveal a 420 shirt as part of a TD celebration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Come on Jon....u got a big opportunity here lets straighten out the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Come on Jon....u got a big opportunity here lets straighten out the ship Talking to yourself through a message board? This is a new low, even for you John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 @RapSheet #Bills RB Jonathan Williams, recently found not guilty of DWI, was informed by @NFL he won't be disciplined under the substance abuse policy Wonder if he still be punished under the personal conduct policy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Wonder if he still be punished under the personal conduct policy?WEO is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 WEO is that you? Hahaha, just a legitimate thought I had. Seems like something that the NFL would do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Hahaha, just a legitimate thought I had. Seems like something that the NFL would doit does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Talking to yourself through a message board? This is a new low, even for you John. If I start answering myself........worry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 @RapSheet #Bills RB Jonathan Williams, recently found not guilty of DWI, was informed by @NFL he won't be disciplined under the substance abuse policy :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 If I start answering myself........worry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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