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Old 04-10-2015, 04:48 AM
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FreeOwl
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While I understand the sentiment... I think folks should try and remember that people who are drinking.... Alcoholics who are drinking - do not tend to make rational decisions.

I care about others and was ashamed of my actions drinking and driving... But it still didn't stop me drinking and driving. Because I was DRINKING. When drinking, my own actual values didn't apply. I no longer was the person I am....

That's not an excuse, but it is true.

Berating someone and suggesting they're uncaring or thoughtless when they've gotten a DUI doesn't seem helpful.

It's doubtful that they began - sober - by thinking 'tonight I'm going to get drunk, drive and endanger the world'
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