From: Samantha Atkins (samantha@objectent.com)
Date: Mon Feb 10 2003 - 16:44:49 MST
Mike Lorrey wrote:
> It is a fact that recent studies show that 1/3 of drivers responsible
> for traffic accidents are under the influence of drugs other than
> alcohol, particularly marijuana. This mirrors the similar trend in the
> Netherlands.
1/3 under the influence of pot? BS meter is pegged on that one.
Please cite the study showing how this was determined.
> In the US, despite state claims that driving is a 'priviledge'
> conferred by the state, most citizens see driving as a right that
> should not be confiscated under any but the most severe circumstances.
> There is the popular notion that the UN Declaration of Human Rights
> declares a 'right to drive'.
>
Since in most modern city areas it is next to impossible to be
gainfully employed and functional without driving I believe it
is a mistake to consider driving a 'privilege'. It is a
near-necessity. Necessities should not be limited except under
severe circumstances.
- samantha
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