tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19962237.post7094814375828289548..comments2024-03-04T16:39:30.609+13:00Comments on Lindsay Mitchell: Thought for your Happy HourLindsay Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04437693272797130833noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19962237.post-8374125220261046802007-05-28T09:02:00.000+12:002007-05-28T09:02:00.000+12:00On newstalkZB this morning, Helen Clark basically ...On newstalkZB this morning, Helen Clark basically said that they wouldn't lower it any further blah blah blah, because it would require people to fundamentally change their behaviour etc.<BR/><BR/>The cynic in me heard the exact same discussion as the anti-smacking, but on the subject of drinking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19962237.post-68473922487767988892007-05-25T20:49:00.000+12:002007-05-25T20:49:00.000+12:00As i said when I first head about this, this will ...As i said when I first head about this, this will make the situation WORSE.<BR/><BR/>Right now I can take a few people to a party, enjoy a beer and drive them all safely home.<BR/><BR/>Think I'd want to be a driver if I couldn't even enjoy one beer while out? Don't think so.CDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382621884942039382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19962237.post-76156669059356992902007-05-25T15:10:00.000+12:002007-05-25T15:10:00.000+12:00This is plain ridiculous. An adult having 2 or 3 b...This is plain ridiculous. An adult having 2 or 3 beers or glasses of wine or a couple of nips of spirits is not a threat on the roads.<BR/><BR/>It is the recidivist drunks who are the dangers and there are simple cures for those over current limits:<BR/><BR/>First Offence - 1 year disqualification with no temporary for work - and $5,000 fine.<BR/><BR/>Second Offence - 3 months jail, 5 year disqualification -as above - plus car impounded and sold irrespective of owner.<BR/><BR/>Third Offence - five years jail, disqualified for life car impounded and sold irrespective of owner.<BR/><BR/>Why should sensible people be penalised for the actions of idiots?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com