Comments on: SC Roads: Still Dieways http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/12/28/sc-roads-still-dieways/ Politics, Sports and Pop Culture Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:37:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: T4 http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/12/28/sc-roads-still-dieways/#comment-80992 T4 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:18:19 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=36584#comment-80992 These statistics are misleading, and require clarification before lawmakers consider omitting due process in D.U.I. cases completely. The statistic above asserts that alcohol was "involved" (misleading word usage) in 44% of all fatal automobile accidents; however, it fails to distinguish what percentage of the alcohol-related fatalities were actually CAUSED by alcohol. A fatality is designated as alcohol related if ANY of the parties involved render a B.A.C. exceeding the legal limit, which includes any and all persons involved - drivers of any and all vehicles regardless of fault, notwithstanding non-occupants (pedestrians and pedal cyclists). In other words, if a sober driver of a Chevy truck negligently strikes and kills a pedal cyclists with a .09% B.A.C., the incident is reported as "alcohol related" even though the cause (driver of Chevy truck) was absent of alcohol. The only fact that can be taken from this statistic is that people using SC roads like to get high on the bottle, and yes, they also ride bicycles because they had to sell their car to pay fines and attorneys fees from their first D.U.I conviction they received ten years ago, notwithstanding non-owner SR22. Presumably, according to these statistics, lawmakers and whistleblowers will be working diligently to bypass rights of the individual based on misinterpreted percentages (not to mention special interests). These numbers offer no way of gauging the effects and progress (if any) of SC's current D.U.I. law. Question: Is there any state or national report that separates "alcohol related" and "alcohol caused" incidents?...And if so, why haven't you written about that one, Fits? These statistics are misleading, and require clarification before lawmakers consider omitting due process in D.U.I. cases completely. The statistic above asserts that alcohol was “involved” (misleading word usage) in 44% of all fatal automobile accidents; however, it fails to distinguish what percentage of the alcohol-related fatalities were actually CAUSED by alcohol. A fatality is designated as alcohol related if ANY of the parties involved render a B.A.C. exceeding the legal limit, which includes any and all persons involved – drivers of any and all vehicles regardless of fault, notwithstanding non-occupants (pedestrians and pedal cyclists). In other words, if a sober driver of a Chevy truck negligently strikes and kills a pedal cyclists with a .09% B.A.C., the incident is reported as “alcohol related” even though the cause (driver of Chevy truck) was absent of alcohol. The only fact that can be taken from this statistic is that people using SC roads like to get high on the bottle, and yes, they also ride bicycles because they had to sell their car to pay fines and attorneys fees from their first D.U.I conviction they received ten years ago, notwithstanding non-owner SR22.

Presumably, according to these statistics, lawmakers and whistleblowers will be working diligently to bypass rights of the individual based on misinterpreted percentages (not to mention special interests). These numbers offer no way of gauging the effects and progress (if any) of SC’s current D.U.I. law. Question: Is there any state or national report that separates “alcohol related” and “alcohol caused” incidents?…And if so, why haven’t you written about that one, Fits?

]]> By: Rick http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/12/28/sc-roads-still-dieways/#comment-80665 Rick Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:26:12 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=36584#comment-80665 Freedom means taking on risk, keep yaping and sooner than later MADD will convince ya'll that having breathalyzers attached to everyones ignition is the only way to make life safe for you. Remember seat belts, it actually started with putting children in car seats, why this is so good lets help grown adults manage their lives etc. etc. etc and on it goes as the chickenshits continue to want safety rather than freedom. You make a law, then enforce it. Simple Freedom means taking on risk, keep yaping and sooner than later MADD will convince ya’ll that having breathalyzers attached to everyones ignition is the only way to make life safe for you. Remember seat belts, it actually started with putting children in car seats, why this is so good lets help grown adults manage their lives etc. etc. etc and on it goes as the chickenshits continue to want safety rather than freedom. You make a law, then enforce it. Simple

]]> By: UpState Native http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/12/28/sc-roads-still-dieways/#comment-80640 UpState Native Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:45:50 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=36584#comment-80640 Could SC have the same problem rating at the bottom maybe because we have Laws that spell out DUI just like we have laws that spell out CDV. Maybe the Police in SC are just better than other states as well. Could it be that we report it to SLED like the law requires and that SLED does it's job and releases the information. Example is like the Chris Brown and Charlie Sheen. In SC both of these would have been CDVHAN (CDV High and Aggravated Nature or maybe even AWITK) but what does Calif. charge them with Brown was Assault and Sheen Assault 2nd degree, neither were CDV's. Same with DUI's where some states charge the person with public intoxication because they are out of the car and not driving at the time the cop gets there and driving to fast for conditions to explain why the wrecked. Less paperwork for the cop, jail and keeps their numbers down. Yes we need better DUI laws but we also need Judges that will lock away these guys to teach them a lesson. Could SC have the same problem rating at the bottom maybe because we have Laws that spell out DUI just like we have laws that spell out CDV. Maybe the Police in SC are just better than other states as well. Could it be that we report it to SLED like the law requires and that SLED does it’s job and releases the information.
Example is like the Chris Brown and Charlie Sheen. In SC both of these would have been CDVHAN (CDV High and Aggravated Nature or maybe even AWITK) but what does Calif. charge them with Brown was Assault and Sheen Assault 2nd degree, neither were CDV’s. Same with DUI’s where some states charge the person with public intoxication because they are out of the car and not driving at the time the cop gets there and driving to fast for conditions to explain why the wrecked. Less paperwork for the cop, jail and keeps their numbers down.
Yes we need better DUI laws but we also need Judges that will lock away these guys to teach them a lesson.

]]> By: Michael S. Smith II http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/12/28/sc-roads-still-dieways/#comment-80600 Michael S. Smith II Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:51:47 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=36584#comment-80600 Ahem, MADD? Ahem, MADD?

]]> By: Michael S. Smith II http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/12/28/sc-roads-still-dieways/#comment-80599 Michael S. Smith II Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:49:48 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=36584#comment-80599 The real reason those surrounding states have dropped their stats: S.C. Billy Bluelights' counterparts in those states are not being asked to actually try so hard to keep realistic records of such crimes. "The reason for this?" you ask. Incentives for demonstrating your state's anti-drunk-driving programs are effective. DUH! Will, give me an efffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffing break. It's kinda like this scenario: N. Charleston has one of the nation's highest crime rates, year after year. But somehow Charleston hardly shows up on the radar. "How's that?" you ask. Because the Riley machine discourages cops from reporting crimes they observe, while encouraging them to present lesser-than-deserved charges when they end up in a position where they have no choice but to issue tickets or fill out paper work. Give me a break! Who's paying your rent these days, MAD? MICHAEL S. SMITH II The real reason those surrounding states have dropped their stats:

S.C. Billy Bluelights’ counterparts in those states are not being asked to actually try so hard to keep realistic records of such crimes.

“The reason for this?” you ask. Incentives for demonstrating your state’s anti-drunk-driving programs are effective. DUH!

Will, give me an efffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffing break. It’s kinda like this scenario: N. Charleston has one of the nation’s highest crime rates, year after year. But somehow Charleston hardly shows up on the radar. “How’s that?” you ask. Because the Riley machine discourages cops from reporting crimes they observe, while encouraging them to present lesser-than-deserved charges when they end up in a position where they have no choice but to issue tickets or fill out paper work.

Give me a break! Who’s paying your rent these days, MAD?

MICHAEL S. SMITH II

]]> By: Liberty For Me http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/12/28/sc-roads-still-dieways/#comment-80595 Liberty For Me Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:47:39 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=36584#comment-80595 "Gillion"...That was funny!No wonder I can never find a bottle of Laphroaig.But whats the big deal anyway?Somebody has to be 49..Or you can look at it as a glass half full argument.We are ranked only behind North Dakota in funeral services.That is a lot of shovel ready jobs. “Gillion”…That was funny!No wonder I can never find a bottle of Laphroaig.But whats the big deal anyway?Somebody has to be 49..Or you can look at it as a glass half full argument.We are ranked only behind North Dakota in funeral services.That is a lot of shovel ready jobs.

]]> By: dusty http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/12/28/sc-roads-still-dieways/#comment-80561 dusty Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:08:41 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=36584#comment-80561 I think SC needs to have a better drunk driver ed program. Like teaching an impaired driver to drive with one eye closed to reduce double vision. I think SC needs to have a better drunk driver ed program. Like teaching an impaired driver to drive with one eye closed to reduce double vision.

]]> By: colleen http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/12/28/sc-roads-still-dieways/#comment-80558 colleen Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:56:59 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=36584#comment-80558 Did the Governor have few malt alcohols before giving those speeches back in June after that trip? Did the Governor have few malt alcohols before giving those speeches back in June after that trip?

]]> By: fitsnews http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/12/28/sc-roads-still-dieways/#comment-80557 fitsnews Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:41:18 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=36584#comment-80557 Gillon- Two words: <a href="http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/10/19/dewars-lady-draws-an-opponent/" rel="nofollow">Annette Young</a>. -FITS Gillon- Two words: Annette Young.

-FITS

]]> By: Gillon http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/12/28/sc-roads-still-dieways/#comment-80555 Gillon Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:34:52 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=36584#comment-80555 "Malt beverage consumption"? Would that be single malt or double malt? Who would have known that SC has a bunch of Scotch drinkers--this state is a lot more sophisticated than one would think. “Malt beverage consumption”? Would that be single malt or double malt? Who would have known that SC has a bunch of Scotch drinkers–this state is a lot more sophisticated than one would think.

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