The Dilemmas of Drunk Driving

The U.S. isn’t the only country that has a problem with drunk driving.  Many countries across the world have the same problems – including Canada.  This video news clip talks about the drunk driving dilemma in the Toronto area and how to prevent drunk driving…

It’s interesting to note that drunk driving incidents have increased in Canada and it seems like repeat offenders are at the heart of this issue – which is the same for the U.S.  So, is the justice system not dealing well with repeat DUI offenders?

There were a couple topics raised in this video that I’d like to address:

1.  I agree that a vehicle is just as dangerous a weapon as a gun or knife.  I wonder how many more deaths it will take before the justice system really pays attention.  I’ve said before that DUI penalties need to be harsher.

2.  I also agree that every new vehicle that is built should have the ignition interlock system.  That would help tremendously in preventing people from operating a vehicle.  However, even if all new vehicles had these devices, there are still millions of older cars out there without them!  However, it could definitely be the wave of the future.  Imagine 30 years from now every car with the ignition interlock system!  Could drunk driving be wiped out then?

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