How should drunk drivers be punished?

United States
November 1, 2006 8:57pm CST
What do you think is a fitting punishment for drunk driving? Should there be a difference in punishment for someone who caused an accident versus someone who was pulled over and caught? How about for a drunk driver who causes someone's death?
8 responses
@timmeh0910 (1168)
• United States
2 Nov 06
If your driving drunk you should get your license taken. No if ands or buts
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• United States
2 Nov 06
Sounds like a good, solid, permanent punishment. Thank you.
• United States
9 Nov 06
i totaly agree.. because if there going to do it once they'll do it again!
@emarie (5442)
• United States
21 Nov 06
i think there should be a punishment. a fine with some jail time if you're just pulled over. if you cause an accident, more jail time and a heavier fine for all the damage, and if you kill someone you should be charged with manslaughter. i would never drink and drive or let anyone i know drink and drive.
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• United States
15 Dec 06
I agree if they kill someone, it should be considered manslaughter. They choose to get behind the wheel drunk.
• United States
7 Nov 06
Drunk drivers who cause accidents should have their licenses revoked and mandatory jail time.
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• United States
14 Nov 06
I agree with that! They should lose their "privilege" to drive.
@lsen06 (4998)
• India
16 Dec 06
they must be barred fron driving for long time.
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@yupitsme (62)
• United States
15 Dec 06
if you drink and drive you need to get your license taken away and go to prison and acohol meetings
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• United Arab Emirates
16 Dec 06
Nah, imposing a fine is ok. If u kill someone , thts a different case......
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@imabagel (505)
• United States
18 Nov 06
depends on the severity of their accident, really. if someone drove drunk and fell in a ditch hurting no one, i dont think they should be punished the same way if they crashed into a major outdoor festival and kill like 10 people with their car.
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• Romania
14 Dec 06
is not good this work .must be punished.your driver license have take.
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