Alcohol Related Incidents - Shut Er Down

[Michael.beitz]

I spent much of this past summer in Muskoka, pretty well every weekend actually. I did a lot of fishing, a lot of dirt biking and a lot of partying. One thing i never did was MIX those ! And if i ever did drink and go fishing i was never operating the craft and i never brought open containers with me. Now what seems to bother me is that people think its okay to slam down 12 beers and take their new seadoo for a rip across the lake between boats at wide open throttle.

Now i'm not a huge fan of drinking and driving, and i never will be. What i don't get is how i see it more often every long weekend, and constantly hear about people either injured or dead in alcohol related motor vehicle incidents. I understand having fun, believe me, i'm only 19 and still pi**ing in the sandbox compared to most people on here maturity wise, but i know everyone slips up every now and then, we're only human. I guess the rest of this isn't really going anywhere so i'll finish with this, Leave the damn keys inside, don't let your friends drink and boat/drive, stay off the water unless you're a passenger. I've yet to lose a friend or family member to a alcohol related accident, i'd love to keep it that way, and i'd love for us all to be safe on the water, the roads and the trails.

Thanks,
DM

[JMatthews]

Great message. If you can't do this, consider getting some help. You have a problem.

[skypilot]

Yep, living and dying with the choices we make........Sounds just like a George Jones song.

[35wailin]

I don't understand how people can go out for a day trip hunting, fishing, boating, etc and not bring any alcohol. I went out to a local lake last weekend. A trio of young guys showed up in the afternoon and I see a case of cans chilling in the snow.

When I go out hunting or fishing, the booze stays home. 1) I am usually the driver, and 2) guns and booze don't mix.

If I am staying overnight somewhere, I have no problem with a few beers in the evening, if hunting, then AFTER the guns are secured.

[Sharon]

" i'm only 19 and still pi**ing in the sandbox compared to most people on here maturity wise...." quote Michael. Beitz

Actually ,your post sounds more mature than many posts that appear on the forum. Welcome to the forum.

I don't drink as there are lots of alcoholics in my family genes for several generations. My Father was almost convicted of a DUI ( 1960s) but got off as his work required him to drive daily , and he had two sons in wheelchairs that needed to be driven to school. Scared him to death. To his credit , he never drank and drove again.

I have a friend who was hit by a drunk driver. She was a translator for the govt. Now she is in a wheelchair and remembers no languages- hardly knows her name.

[Brampton Mike]

Anyone caught drinking and driving should do a minimum of a year in jail and lose their license for life!!!!!!!!!!! Furthermore if they kill someone while drinking and driving they should be charged with murder and do LIFE in jail!

[greatrack]

My brother was dumb enough to get a DUI, when he was 20. He still doesn't drive, but he learned his lesson! People make mistakes, but I think laws should be stiffer.

[oaknut]

My brother was dumb enough to get a DUI, when he was 20. He still doesn't drive, but he learned his lesson! People make mistakes, but I think laws should be stiffer.

Let me start by saying I in no way support the idea of impaired driving.
Our laws are plenty tight perhaps getting a little overboard. Penalties should be stiffer for sure. I think a redo of our impaired laws is in order. I do not believe someone getting nabbed at .081 should get the same treatment as someone nailed for .12 or the similar. I have no personal experience with a DUI due to the fact I'm always the DD but have a friend and an old co-worker who both got charged weeks apart.

Friend- slammed down a couple beer and a mickey of tequila, hopped in his truck and rear ended a parked vehicle. Thankfully nobody was injured. This guy spent 90 days without his licence along side a careless charge and he was back on the road.

Co-worker - Drank half a beer (was there to witness) phone rang, had to go pick up his son. Was pulled over for no seatbelt shortly after leaving the driveway, was asked to blow. He blew over. A quick ride to the cop shoppe saw him blow .08 and he still lost his licence for the year and had to use the unaffordable to him blow box for a while after.

How does this seem fair considering they both had the same Judge?

[greatrack]

Let me start by saying I in no way support the idea of impaired driving.
Our laws are plenty tight perhaps getting a little overboard. Penalties should be stiffer for sure. I think a redo of our impaired laws is in order. I do not believe someone getting nabbed at .081 should get the same treatment as someone nailed for .12 or the similar. I have no personal experience with a DUI due to the fact I'm always the DD but have a friend and an old co-worker who both got charged weeks apart.

Friend- slammed down a couple beer and a mickey of tequila, hopped in his truck and rear ended a parked vehicle. Thankfully nobody was injured. This guy spent 90 days without his licence along side a careless charge and he was back on the road.

Co-worker - Drank half a beer (was there to witness) phone rang, had to go pick up his son. Was pulled over for no seatbelt shortly after leaving the driveway, was asked to blow. He blew over. A quick ride to the cop shoppe saw him blow .08 and he still lost his licence for the year and had to use the unaffordable to him blow box for a while after.

How does this seem fair considering they both had the same Judge?

Well I think you have a good point their! I don't think a first time offense should ruin anyone's life ( unless someone was hurt ). I also don't think after a beer or 2 one should be charged with DUI either.

I do think my brother got what he deserved, he was way over the limit when he was caught. He also learned his lesson, the first time around. I think we need some sort of system, were the penalties are stiffer the higher over you blow!

[FSHN 247]

Water on the water....beer on the pier!!!!
Sorry that stays here...no booze in my boat.

FSHN 247
Jay