Originally Posted by
stardognine
What a senseless tragedy that was.
I get a sense that as cars get more advanced, they'll come up with a way to lock out drunk drivers, before they do any harm. At least I sure hope so.
Breath-controlled ignition interlocks do exsit, and MADD, an organization I have long supported, is trying to make these mandatory for those with a DUI history. It won't prevent someone from borrowing another car, but it's a start. Self-driving cars may be the ultimate solution.
There was a recent thought-provoking article in the San Diego Union-Tribune, which included the observation that most drunk driving killers were otherwise law-abiding citizens.
Column: Few 'monsters' in DUI fatality cases | SanDiegoUnionTribune.com
Be that as it may, I still favor harsh penalties and zero tolerance for drunk drivers.
Perhaps Thailand has a good idea:
Thai drunken drivers get gory lesson at the morgue | SanDiegoUnionTribune.com
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