meazza Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Also, more facts from a different source. http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/dfw/news/lo...annel=dfw_local 642798[/snapback] both articles state that they approach people who seem drunk, make them pass sobriety tests, and if they are very drunk, fined or even arrested. I didn't know a law like this existed anywhere in North America but i'm sure as hell happy i don't like there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 It doesn't have anything to do with WHERE this happened. This is just another step in the continuing downfall of freedom, brought to you by MOTHERMENT and the proponents who think that a there is actually a way to legislate morality. But keep holding up the flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 It doesn't have anything to do with WHERE this happened. This is just another step in the continuing downfall of freedom, brought to you by MOTHERMENT and the proponents who think that a there is actually a way to legislate morality. But keep holding up the flag. 642820[/snapback] but they're protecting us from ourselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 There is something in this story that I can't articulate exactly, but can only describe as a general tendency to trade liberty for a government that seeks to entrap us for our own good. There is something cumbersome, if not sinister about the entire idea of patrolling bars undercover to enforce a law that is meant to protect us from consequences that don't neccessarily follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 There is something in this story that I can't articulate exactly, but can only describe as a general tendency to trade liberty for a government that seeks to entrap us for our own good. There is something cumbersome, if not sinister about the entire idea of patrolling bars undercover to enforce a law that is meant to protect us from consequences that don't neccessarily follow. 642829[/snapback] the counter-argument for this will be, how would you feel if someone you know got hurt because of drunk driving .. bla bla. Although they have the right intention of preventing people from getting hurt, and yes there are plenty of drunk drivers out there, doing this takes away the fun as people go out , get hammered and could get arrested even if they never had an intention of getting in a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 the counter-argument for this will be, how would you feel if someone you know got hurt because of drunk driving .. bla bla. Although they have the right intention of preventing people from getting hurt, and yes there are plenty of drunk drivers out there, doing this takes away the fun as people go out , get hammered and could get arrested even if they never had an intention of getting in a car. 642835[/snapback] I have had friends killed by drunk driving. Still it is not illegal to drink and drive. It is illegal to be intoxicated and drive. Arresting the intoxicated because they may have the intent to drive is bull sh--. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I have had friends killed by drunk driving. Still it is not illegal to drink and drive. It is illegal to be intoxicated and drive. Arresting the intoxicated because they may have the intent to drive is bull sh--. 642841[/snapback] well intoxicated is 0.08 % i think. it would take me 2-3 beers to reach that level. i don't think someone who has 3 drinks is intoxicated but i think that the law is still pretty fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 well intoxicated is 0.08 % i think. it would take me 2-3 beers to reach that level. i don't think someone who has 3 drinks is intoxicated but i think that the law is still pretty fair 642845[/snapback] I don't have a problem with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Pretty women, beautiful connotes that they have a sole, insufferable heat and humidity you can have it. The economy I wouldn't mind. 642732[/snapback] I lived in Texas for 2 years, and you are WAY off on the climate........better than it snowing all year up here in terrible new york state Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SactoBillFan Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 well intoxicated is 0.08 % i think. it would take me 2-3 beers to reach that level. i don't think someone who has 3 drinks is intoxicated but i think that the law is still pretty fair 642845[/snapback] Most likely you'd have to drink those 3 beers within an hour. And still, unless you weigh less than 160, I doubt you'd be at .08. But you may still be drunk depending on your resistance. Still a "pre-emptive" raid on bars in order to determine who "might" drive at .08 is still horse crap. Whats next? Going into the hotel rooms with breathilizer machines? Or how about neighborhood homes? I have to agree with AD on this. The government is pushing it's puny self righteous do gooder personality off on society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Most likely you'd have to drink those 3 beers within an hour. And still, unless you weigh less than 160, I doubt you'd be at .08. But you may still be drunk depending on your resistance. Still a "pre-emptive" raid on bars in order to determine who "might" drive at .08 is still horse crap. Whats next? Going into the hotel rooms with breathilizer machines? Or how about neighborhood homes? I have to agree with AD on this. The government is pushing it's puny self righteous do gooder personality off on society. 642870[/snapback] it doesn't bother me that the government tries this crap, it bothers me that there are people who defend it. It's like some people never went to a club, bought a few bottles of vodka and just randomly started groping women. what is this world coming to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowLinesandArmadillos Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I lived in Texas for 2 years, and you are WAY off on the climate........better than it snowing all year up here in terrible new york state 642864[/snapback] Wimp, no seriously, northern TX is different weather wise but the panhandle has too many slaughter houses and stinks. From East TX to Houston it seemed damp and hot while driving through this winter. San Antonio is very nice though, but very dry. Hurricane's are always a risk and after San Antonio, West Tx is flat, boring and hot, and bad air comes over from Mexico. I will take the snow any day. Besides if I want heat, SC and Georgia coast, the FL panhandle or SoCal is much nicer. TX women have neither soul nor sole...case in point Jessica Simpson, aka trailer trash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Busted in a hotel bar I'm checked into? I'd be royally, royally pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SactoBillFan Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 it doesn't bother me that the government tries this crap, it bothers me that there are people who defend it. It's like some people never went to a club, bought a few bottles of vodka and just randomly started groping women. what is this world coming to 642871[/snapback] Whats worse is that people might be getting drunk and screwing. Arrest them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowLinesandArmadillos Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I like that idea. Might cut down on the number of dipshits who ask stupid questions like "Does sound travel faster than light in space?" 642882[/snapback] No those discussions happen more in California alternative medicine shops, but cuts down on the bipolar issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 TX women have neither soul nor sole...case in point Jessica Simpson, aka trailer trash. 642875[/snapback] Is this really the way you form your opinions? Holy sh--. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowLinesandArmadillos Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Is this really the way you form your opinions? Holy sh--. 642960[/snapback] On this board it is a start, beside having grown up in NY not TX, I am a homer, and there is no way I am going to support much coming out of that God forsaken state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Avenger Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Comedian Ron White has a routine about this - when he was thrown out of a bar and arrested in NY for being drunk in public. His line: "I wasn't drunk in public - I was drunk in a bar, and they thew me into public". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 If you want to go to a bar, make an ass of your self and make others around you uncomfortable, then you should be arrested for being a nuisance. 642777[/snapback] This is quite true. If a person is considered a nuisance by any other person. this alleged nuisance should be immediately taken into police custody, and probably (perhaps not in every case) get the living $t kicked out of him (or of course her). Obese people can be quite cumbersome. There overly large stomachs can hinder their ability to drive, and they can be unsightly as well. Let's not even THINK about their effect upon the cost of health care! What a nuisance!!! I think that police should burst into restaurants and arrest those who are either obese, or do not pass the government obesity standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 This is quite true. If a person is considered a nuisance by any other person. this alleged nuisance should be immediately taken into police custody, and probably (perhaps not in every case) get the living $t kicked out of him (or of course her). Obese people can be quite cumbersome. There overly large stomachs can hinder their ability to drive, and they can be unsightly as well. Let's not even THINK about their effect upon the cost of health care! What a nuisance!!! I think that police should burst into restaurants and arrest those who are either obese, or do not pass the government obesity standards. 643071[/snapback] NYC VICE and Buffet Unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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