Right. In Bush's case, he was led to the courthouse, but not bound, and he paid the fine immediately, and left. Because he had to go before a magistrate immediately, it can be considered an arrest, but it is not what most people think of as an arrest in this country, and it strikes me as understandable not to think of it when asked if one had been arrested.
He did not take the blood test because he was not going to fly any more, and he was ceasing flying because the plane he had trained on was being phased out. Besides, even if he were afraid of a drug screen, you have no idea if it were marijuana, cocaine, or something else.
Incidentally, Bush was at the legal limit of blood alcohol, and could have challenged the ticket, but decided not to bother....... |
