Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Don't Phone and Drive
In some states there has been a law passed that bans the use of cell phones while driving. Texas has failed to pass this law yet but I believe it needs to be done. I'm not saying it should be where you can't use your cell phone at all while driving but it should be required to have a hands free unit. This means cutting out text messaging all together. I used to be a fan of texting while driving and there’s no telling how many times I had to slam on my brakes because I wasn't paying attention to the car in front of me. I know there are several other people out there that have been in the same situation. Also, not only does using your cell phone while driving put you in danger but also other cars around you and pedestrians. I believe by requiring a hands free unit while driving will decrease car accidents because people will start paying more attention to the roads. Cell phones are a huge distraction and something needs to be done about it.
Monday, November 10, 2008
APD Drawing Blood On Intoxicated Drivers
I am commenting on Adrianna’s blog about the Austin Police Department drawing blood from drivers who are suspected of being intoxicated.
I believe this is a good idea and might be more effective than the breathalyzer. I think the idea of them possibly being poked with a needle if they are pulled over will make them think twice about drinking and driving. Many people are killed by drunk drivers every year and we need to do anything in our power to try and lower this number. I did some research on this topic and found that the Austin DWI patrol officers will be trained to draw blood, so there’s not some random officer drawing your blood that doesn’t know what he’s doing. Anyone who is against this and says that it invades our rights can simply just take the breathalyzer test. But people can avoid this conflict all together if they would just stop drinking and driving.
I think Adrianna did a good job of getting her point across and expressing how she felt about the situation. She says that this program would help encourage everyone to have a safer weekend, which is exactly what we need. Her blog was well written and I agree with everything she had to say.
I believe this is a good idea and might be more effective than the breathalyzer. I think the idea of them possibly being poked with a needle if they are pulled over will make them think twice about drinking and driving. Many people are killed by drunk drivers every year and we need to do anything in our power to try and lower this number. I did some research on this topic and found that the Austin DWI patrol officers will be trained to draw blood, so there’s not some random officer drawing your blood that doesn’t know what he’s doing. Anyone who is against this and says that it invades our rights can simply just take the breathalyzer test. But people can avoid this conflict all together if they would just stop drinking and driving.
I think Adrianna did a good job of getting her point across and expressing how she felt about the situation. She says that this program would help encourage everyone to have a safer weekend, which is exactly what we need. Her blog was well written and I agree with everything she had to say.
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