I don't know if this story is true or not, but figured it would be of interest to everyone here.
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I'm not saying that he should be "crucified," but I disagree with the concept of learning from your mistakes as applied to this situation. He is an adult, he has a driver's license, and he (allegedly) committed a crime. He made a conscious decision to get behind the wheel of his SUV after drinking, breaking the law and endangering lives (anyone remember the recent case involving the Congressman who killed a motorcyclist when he ran a stop sign?).
Laws are there for a reason, and I don't believe that you need the "experience" of breaking them to learn a lesson. Of course, I assume you only learn something if you get caught.
I'm not saying that he should be "crucified," but I disagree with the concept of learning from your mistakes as applied to this situation. He is an adult, he has a driver's license, and he (allegedly) committed a crime. He made a conscious decision to get behind the wheel of his SUV after drinking, breaking the law and endangering lives (anyone remember the recent case involving the Congressman who killed a motorcyclist when he ran a stop sign?).
Laws are there for a reason, and I don't believe that you need the "experience" of breaking them to learn a lesson. Of course, I assume you only learn something if you get caught.
