Re-Drinking and Driving
In view of how those that are caught for DUI, or causing fatal accidents, are put through the mill, I wonder if those that were guilty of drinking and driving in the past will think twice about drinking and driving in the future?
I write today, shed my vanity, and expose my self and say, yes, I am guilty of drinking and driving. For 35 years now, I have crossed the line and routinely showed contempt of the law.
It has to stop. And I have to be wiser.
The weekly get together at bars and friend's homes, playing a little darts and cards, watching UH football, and drinking like a fish has to stop. Especially if I plan on getting behind the wheel and driving impaired.
Every other law in the book I recognize and wouldn't think of breaking. Someone offered me a joint. Pass. Someone offered me ice. Pass. Someone offered me a way to an illegal quick buck. Pass. Someone pawning off stolen items for a cheap price. Pass.
But when it comes to drinking and driving I don't think.
It has to stop.
For the most part, I'm a straight arrow when it comes to driving. No accidents that were my fault-ever. No traffic tickets in the last 30 years. Mostly, I drive in the slow lane. Mostly, I think, well, when I'm sober.
One time, my doctor asked me how often I drank. I said 4 times a month (that's the truth). He asked me, how many drinks do I have. I said 12 (but actually I think it's closer to 15).He yelled at me, admonishing me for drinking so many, where I guess every one in the adjoining rooms could hear (and laugh). He then asked me if I drove impaired. I said no. I lied.
The doctor is a good man. He was only concerned for me, and my welfare, and the innocent ones around me when I drive.
Only,now, I should show concern for myself. Catch myself before I fall off the ledge. Get caught for DUI. And have my life ruined. Or, worse, crash and ruin an innocent life and end up in jail for ever (seemingly). It can happen.
A friend of mine, once, said he got pulled over for a DUI. Spent the night in jail. Bunked with three degenerates in a holding cell. And that was only the beginning of his downfall.He latter lost his job.And then his wife divorced him and soon he was ostracized from his his kids and family. Essentially he fell straight on his face (today he's locked up in a federal prison).
That could have been me. It should have been a wake up call. He told me that story (about 5 years ago), I shrugged it off. And continued
on drinking and driving, like it couldn't happen to me.
This week alone, I read with great interest about the high profile drunk driving accidents. And the high profile Warrior football player arrested for DUI. It struck a cord. It shook me. It has to be a wake up call.
I want it to be a wake up call.
If there's anyone reading what I have written today, seeing themselves in the same boat, please gather yourselves. Seek help (Heavens knows I need it). And think twice in the future before driving impaired. The worst case scenario can happen. Convicted people from all walks of lives can attest to this fact.
To the ones that don't ever drink impaired, help does that do, by striking a cord in them.
I've taken the first step, begging for no fanfare, or acknowledgement. But hoping that I can make a difference in some one's life today.
In view of how those that are caught for DUI, or causing fatal accidents, are put through the mill, I wonder if those that were guilty of drinking and driving in the past will think twice about drinking and driving in the future?
I write today, shed my vanity, and expose my self and say, yes, I am guilty of drinking and driving. For 35 years now, I have crossed the line and routinely showed contempt of the law.
It has to stop. And I have to be wiser.
The weekly get together at bars and friend's homes, playing a little darts and cards, watching UH football, and drinking like a fish has to stop. Especially if I plan on getting behind the wheel and driving impaired.
Every other law in the book I recognize and wouldn't think of breaking. Someone offered me a joint. Pass. Someone offered me ice. Pass. Someone offered me a way to an illegal quick buck. Pass. Someone pawning off stolen items for a cheap price. Pass.
But when it comes to drinking and driving I don't think.
It has to stop.
For the most part, I'm a straight arrow when it comes to driving. No accidents that were my fault-ever. No traffic tickets in the last 30 years. Mostly, I drive in the slow lane. Mostly, I think, well, when I'm sober.
One time, my doctor asked me how often I drank. I said 4 times a month (that's the truth). He asked me, how many drinks do I have. I said 12 (but actually I think it's closer to 15).He yelled at me, admonishing me for drinking so many, where I guess every one in the adjoining rooms could hear (and laugh). He then asked me if I drove impaired. I said no. I lied.
The doctor is a good man. He was only concerned for me, and my welfare, and the innocent ones around me when I drive.
Only,now, I should show concern for myself. Catch myself before I fall off the ledge. Get caught for DUI. And have my life ruined. Or, worse, crash and ruin an innocent life and end up in jail for ever (seemingly). It can happen.
A friend of mine, once, said he got pulled over for a DUI. Spent the night in jail. Bunked with three degenerates in a holding cell. And that was only the beginning of his downfall.He latter lost his job.And then his wife divorced him and soon he was ostracized from his his kids and family. Essentially he fell straight on his face (today he's locked up in a federal prison).
That could have been me. It should have been a wake up call. He told me that story (about 5 years ago), I shrugged it off. And continued
on drinking and driving, like it couldn't happen to me.
This week alone, I read with great interest about the high profile drunk driving accidents. And the high profile Warrior football player arrested for DUI. It struck a cord. It shook me. It has to be a wake up call.
I want it to be a wake up call.
If there's anyone reading what I have written today, seeing themselves in the same boat, please gather yourselves. Seek help (Heavens knows I need it). And think twice in the future before driving impaired. The worst case scenario can happen. Convicted people from all walks of lives can attest to this fact.
To the ones that don't ever drink impaired, help does that do, by striking a cord in them.
I've taken the first step, begging for no fanfare, or acknowledgement. But hoping that I can make a difference in some one's life today.
