Failed prohibition

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Vrede too
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Re: Failed prohibition

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O Really wrote:
Tue Nov 12, 2024 2:53 pm
So since when does a DWI (OWI in WI) get a person fired if they're not a professional driver?
https://www.yahoo.com/news/jack-del-rio ... 06395.html

That would be a decade or so when DWI got escalated (in perception) from a traffic violation to some criminal-ish moral failing equivalent of domestic or sexual assault. And the definition of "heavy" drinking has decreased. And no beers at lunch for years. Stealthy slippery slope prohibition.
Not saying I agree, but factors that can influence the decision and perhaps make it inevitable:
Fame;
Non-critical job;
First few months of employment;
Not just a little over the limit but so drunk he left the road and hit things;
Attempting to flee the scene;
Extra expectations when managing underage youth;
Big Ten U with a 5-4 record, about to be 5-5 once the Ducks are done with them in Madison :twisted: ;
Alumni dependency;
School employees are sometimes called upon to drive school vehicles as part of their job, or at least have the ability to, with or without passengers like players. I was able to do so with a part time work-study job that did not involve driving, but it came in handy when there was a school-related trip unrelated to my work, etc.

However, I take your point. Jack Del Rio could be a case for DAMM - Drunks Against Mad Mothers - to rally around. ;)
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Re: Failed prohibition

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I've not seen such hysterical nonsense like this about pot since the "Reefer Madness" bullshit back in the 30's. But Pete Sessions, a wingnut Republican from Texas, knows what's best. This shit is like the hysterical lie that Democrats are performing abortions after birth. These goddamn people are crazy.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/opinion-vote ... 00374.html

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Re: Failed prohibition

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Dude needs to get out more often.

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