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br> Newton, New Jersey /p>

Mr. Peters is way off base. Alcohol consumption is legal, but that doesn't make it right. One drink of beer, wine or whiskey and you are under the influence of alcohol. Then it is only a matter of degree. Three drinks of beer, wine or whiskey and you are legally drunk. There are some mitigating factors -- size, food intake, etc. -- but.

I saw a study several years ago that was video-taped. Professional drivers were given an obstacle course to drive. Then they were given one drink, waited a while, then drove the course. Guess what? They began to make serious mistakes. They were given a second drink, waited a while, then drove the course again. Guess what? More serious mistakes. They were given a third drink, waited a while, and drove the course again. Guess what? They were all over the course.

p>Nobody should ever drink and drive. Social drinking and driving DO NOT mix. br> -- Bob Kastens br> Louisville, Kentucky /p> p> In reference to the article elaborating on the futility of check points, I agree. The real problem with drunk driving, however, is that the laws concerning drunk driving are not enforced. By that, I am not referring to law enforcement, but rather the enforcement of the drunk driving laws already on the books. When I read of the repeat offense that is committed and the guilty party released to continue driving drunk is the main problem. How often we have heard the phrase "drunk drivers go to jail"? Do they really? Jail time, loss of automobile, and other punishments that are on the books need to be fully embraced. Judges that don't follow through with present laws when sentencing offenders, should be held accountable. br> -- C. Mark Gilson br> Seneca, South Carolina /p> p>

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