Over the last century, the Land of the Free has slowly transformed into a land governed by endless laws, largely by cracking down on vices instead of actual crimes, creating a society that would render us all criminals if our behavior were constantly observed. Meanwhile, the state has steadily expanded its use of mass surveillance, largely under the pretext of fighting “terror.”
This is a toxic mixture.
Rather than penalize drivers who don’t put others’ lives at risk, the government should have harsher penalties for drunk driving.
Driving drunk is one of those few crimes where there will NEVER be extenuating circumstances that justify it. I drink, but I will never get behind the wheel after even a single beer. The penalty for DUI should be at least a mandatory 1 year in jail and permanent loss of your license. This is one of those few cases where harsh minimum mandatory sentences make sense.
Rather than penalize drivers who don’t put others’ lives at risk, the government should have harsher penalties for drunk driving.
Driving drunk is one of those few crimes where there will NEVER be extenuating circumstances that justify it. I drink, but I will never get behind the wheel after even a single beer. The penalty for DUI should be at least a mandatory 1 year in jail and permanent loss of your license. This is one of those few cases where harsh minimum mandatory sentences make sense.