We are told that the reason 2 beers in 1 hour is illegal, is because it slows our reflexes 1/10th of a second.
While scientifically true – using this benchmark for safety purposes is pure nonsense.
We do know that politicians always are looking for ways to infuse large amounts of cash in the State treasury. Lowering the legal limit on drinking to .08 guarantees a massive increase in collectable fines.
If our saftey is really the important motivating factor to our caring leaders of public service, there would be a much more logical approach.
A fair approach to protecting citizens on the roads is to scrap the concept of driving under the influence, and subject all drivers to a STANDARD REFLEX AND COORDINATION TEST.
It doesnt matter if your old, young, man, woman, drunk, high, or completely sober……….you must pass a standard test which tells if you are capable of driving without being a risk to others.
I know if I have two beers, I am still a damned site more coordinated and faster than the handicappers and 70 year olds (insert your favorite bad-driver stereotype here)..
No I dont have a DUI, I just happen to notice police hanging around bar parking lots.
