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sloppyredditor t1_j36bxq4 wrote

Reply to comment by HighVulgarian in DUI checkpoint coming to Worcester County by HRJafael

Lot of people cutting you down but I understand where you’re coming from. It all goes back to driving being a privilege, not a right.

That very specific differentiation seems to have been forgotten.

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spitfish t1_j36nhyl wrote

> It all goes back to driving being a privilege, not a right.

Very true, but the only issue with this is that American cities are built around vehicles, not pedestrians. You're screwed if you lose access to a vehicle.

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sloppyredditor t1_j36tkuc wrote

I'd love to see a more bicycle-friendly infrastructure like the Netherlands.

The response to the "I'm screwed if they take away my license/vehicle" is "Drive safely and they won't," and honestly I'm OK with that.

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Loon013 t1_j38a6q1 wrote

How about taking away one's right to drink instead of one's right to drive? The right to drink is almost never questioned. How many lives could be changed by prohibiting alcohol consumption for just 30 days.

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Horknut1 t1_j37opjx wrote

I don’t understand this comment. Drunk drivers should be allowed because it would be detrimental if they lost access to a vehicle?

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spitfish t1_j37plfc wrote

It's more commentary that we need to improve our public transportation. Everything is centered around using a vehicle to travel long distances for work, food, & entertainment.

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Horknut1 t1_j37xuq8 wrote

I think that’s a fair statement… I just don’t think it has anything to do with the enforcement of DUI laws.

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wsdog t1_j36rmxm wrote

Fully agree. Transportation is a human right. This should be codified.

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