DUI Offenders

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For ages, people have been wavering on their viewpoints and opinions, not only towards one topic, but also towards the miniscule details in regards to said topic. For not nearly as long, there has been the presence of alcohol, a much disputed beverage that has been forbidden, limited, prescribed, accepted, and to this day receives various attitudes based on what it does and what it can lead to. Alcohol is considered by so many to be awful, a home-wrecker, and many worse things, a reputation gained due to its ‘effects’ on lives. By others, it is found to be a solace from the troubles of everyday lives, the comforter for an addiction, and a way to relax or forget. With so many sides to simply the idea of it, anything derived from relating to alcohol can have so many points of view that it is nearly ridiculous. The largest issue with alcohol consumption is the reactions towards the people who, under the influence of alcohol, have caused a vehicular accident involving other people. In my recent research, I have found so many different viewpoints and opinions that demand to be taken into consideration when making decisions, and while it is important to take in the few that wish for relaxed control, it is also important to focus on the points both sides attempt to raise, and see which tend to be more prevalent. People such as the National Motorists’ Association are pushing harshly against organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving for the right to have each DWI/DUI case treated gently and with ‘care,’ and each side is making the other out to be a kind of monster against the happiness of others, such as the actual drivers, and their families or passengers. I strive to help find the middle ground, the neutral state among all the ...

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