DWI checkpoints

[Renegade]

Smartphone App Surges After Senators Complain It Helps Drivers Avoid DUI Checkpoints

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/03/23/smartphone-app-surges-senators-complain-helps-drivers-avoid-dui-checkpoints/

 

[Nolacopusmc]

In regards to your 14th paragraph; "Bully" isn't a bad name that you call someone, it is a description of the type of behavior one exhibits. As for the rest... you're so predictable!

As far as my opinion on checkpoints is concerned, I agree with aard3's second point in post #214. Fact is we have already established that you and I are on common ground when it comes to enforcement... so, it may just be possible, if our legal system did its job and didn't turn so many repeat offenders loose, that we wouldn't have such a need for DUI (and whatever other revenue they can generate while they have you on the side of the road) checkpoints.

For the record, I did not dispense any dumbass "information."

I agree, in order for it to information, it would have had to have had some value.

Correction: drivel

In that case, dumbass is not name calling, it is a subjective interpreation of the relative relevancy to reality of your posts.


Enforcment techniques and judiciary procedure are two completely different things that function independently of each other. AGreed if the courts did their jobs, checkpoints, as well as other measures would be far more effective. However, regardless, checkpoints still have a positive affect IMO.

 

[oleheat]

Schumer probably has money in the app.....

 

[Emperor]

Schumer probably has money in the app.....

PLEASE! PLEASE! I BEG YOU! DO NOT GET ME STARTED ON POLITICIANS!

 

[Tim67]

I never knew they had to be posted to be legal. I do know that they announce them on television, newspaper, and radio. As many as I've heard announced they only say that there will be a checkpoint, but have never announced the location (which would totally negate the point of having one) Like one member said, don't drink and drive and there won't be a problem. I personally don't think they should publicize them at all. If it's illegal and you do it, then you deserve to get caught. If these stops net one or two drunks and gets them off the road where they could possibly injure citizens, then so be it!

If you were mad because it delayed you getting home, chill out! Internet porn will always be there! Believe me, I check daily

They often do announce them, but I don't think it's legally required. When you give the government the right to license an activity (driving) that implies that they have the right to check that anyone engaged in that activity is abiding by the conditions of the license.

 

[Renegade]

I agree, in order for it to information, it would have had to have had some value.

Correction: drivel

In that case, dumbass is not name calling, it is a subjective interpreation of the relative relevancy to reality of your posts.

Actually, I did not dispense any information in my post, only my opinion. So, by your definition, anything that you post of an opinionated nature could be considered drivel as well? You're definitely the master in that arena.

My post was relative (and relevant) to yours, as illustrated by your being quoted in it... although I fail to see what's is so dumbass about the administration of justice. Are you calling out your own point of view, which I merely quoted that I agree with, as a dumbass one?

Enforcment techniques and judiciary procedure are two completely different things that function independently of each other. AGreed if the courts did their jobs, checkpoints, as well as other measures would be far more effective. However, regardless, checkpoints still have a positive affect IMO.

Now we get past all of your typical drivel and on to the meat of it. I do agree that checkpoints have a positive affect to some extent; they get a few drunks off the road and boost the department's revenue. But, on the flipside are many points made in this thread. I just think there's a better way to do it... I believe that if justice was administered swiftly and fairly on a routine basis, it would be a much more far-reaching deterrent to drinking and driving than checkpoints are.

Would it be a fair analogy to compare this topic to the anti-gun nuts who think new gun laws are the answer when the reality is that the laws already on the books are not being fully enforced? Seems to me that checkpoints are the band-aid to the gaping wound that is our justice system.

 

[Gumbo]

The best part is they ask questions they either already know the answer to or know that there us no finite asset and then argue as it the facts are not the facts and they have some unique insight.

That if course is with no formal education, professional experience, or professional research beyond wiki or google. But hey, they are the smart one among their group of friends so they must know what they are talking About right?

Having an opinion on an issue is one thing. Arguing points if fact or basing your opinion on your own deductions with nothing valid to base them on is another.

Half of these idiots make about as much since as me talking about being a midwife on a space shuttle.

Everyone has a lane. If people stayed on it, we would all become communally more intelligent. However, with the mixing of the intellectual gene pools that goes on in these legal threads, it is no wonder we run each other over.

think of it Line driving. If you are no more than a casual observer on a particular subject, then stfu and if you have something of value to add, politely put on your blinker, merge, pass, and then stfu and get out the left Kane as those with actual knowledge on the topic occupy the carpool lane.

If you have a question, put on your blinker and ask. As long as you are not some asshat who does not use his blinker or cuts people off (speaks outside his knowledge or skill set) there are generally plenty of people who will slow down and let you in. He'll, some of us will give you a ride.

Typically non-confrontational people like to use these forums as an outlet to be confrontational because it's safe. There will always be contrarians armed with opinion and bluster.

 

[Emperor]

I have searched high and low for the BS Philosophical discussion thread. Finally!

 

[LA_Huntsman]

I have searched high and low for the BS Philosophical discussion thread. Finally!

 

[LA_Huntsman]

I have searched high and low for the BS Philosophical discussion thread. Finally!

 

[dantheman]

The dickhead that hit my wife was charged with 3rd offense DWI . But , as we were informed by an assistant DA , this guy had 7 DWI's under his belt . It was his 3rd in the last 10 year period , which is how it is counted . He should have been in Angola where he couldn't endanger anyone .

 

[sraacke]

Emperor,
I only check into this forum while I unwind after work. I work hospital security and don't have access to a internet connected computer while at work nor do I have a smart phone with internet capabilities to use. So unless I'm home sitting on the bed with the laptop, like I am now, I'm not likely to be around. Then there's the case that I also read and post on several other forums so my time is limited and I share it with other interests. Gun forums include USACarry, DefensiveCarry, TheHighRoad, GunRightsMedia, ZombieSquad and of course, LaOpenCarry. Then there are my other intersets like Ham Radio and Scanners so I'm at RadioReference and WorldWideRadio along with QRZ and Eham. Of course I also own/moderate the ScanBatonRouge group on Yahoo Groups. Can't forget my fan film/scifi interests which take me to StarTrekPhase2 often. My favorites list has TheDeadPelican and NPR for my news and info. Then I watch my shows I miss when I'm working or sleeping and I do that online at HULU. Opps, I also have to update my Facebook page and see what's waiting for me in my 2 Hotmail and 2 Yahoo email accounts.
So little time, so many things to do.
Saying that....Bye for now.