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To: Bill who wrote (5446)	5/5/2006 12:32:00 PM
From: michael97123	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14758

I got a pass once from a cop too for something not so dissimilar and i am not a member of congress. Afterwards when i realized what could have happened to myself and to others if there had been a carwreck, i cringed. But what really scared me and scared me straight was the thought of jailtime as the price for an extra beer or two. Never did it again. Anyone on this thread still doing it? Truth is the answer is probably yes. Stats still show too much dwi going on even today and most folks who do, say they are not affected by the alcohol they drink. Scary.

To: Bill who wrote (5446)	5/5/2006 12:48:18 PM
From: KLP	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14758

Probably not. But shows what money can do...Cops: Kennedy Was Under Influence Capitol Police report says congressman's eyes watery, speech slurred MAY 5--Here's the official Capitol Hill Police report on yesterday's early-morning crash involving a disoriented Representative Patrick Kennedy. According to cops, the Rhode Island Democrat (and son of Senator Ted Kennedy) appeared unsteady on his feet, had "red and watery" eyes, and had "slightly slurred" speech upon exiting his Ford Mustang after crashing the vehicle into a barricade near Capitol Hill. The reporting officer checked off a box indicating that Kennedy was under the influence of alcohol and that the politician's ability was "impaired." Kennedy, 39, has denied that alcohol was involved in the 2:45 AM accident, claiming instead that he was left disoriented by a reaction to the prescription drugs Abien, a sleep aid, and Phenergan, an antihistamine. Both drugs carry warnings that alcohol, taken in conjunction with the medications, may increase drowsiness and dizziness. Following the accident, Kennedy was driven home by police, who did not administer any field sobriety tests to the six-term congressman. (5 pages) thesmokinggun.com 88888888888888 Kennedy Blames Crash on Prescription Drugs May 05 10:58 AM US/Eastern Email this story WASHINGTON Rep. Patrick Kennedy says he'd taken prescription anti-nausea and sleep drugs, but consumed no alcohol, before crashing his car near the Capitol. In a statement, Kennedy, D-R.I., said the attending physician for Congress had prescribed Phenergan to treat Kennedy's gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. The drug can increase the effects of sleep medicines such as Ambien, which Kennedy said he had also taken. Louis P. Cannon, president of the Washington chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police, who was not on the scene, said the congressman had appeared intoxicated when he crashed his Ford Mustang into a barrier on Capitol Hill. Cannon said the officers involved in the accident were instructed by an official "above the rank of patrolman" to take Kennedy home and no sobriety tests were conducted at the scene. Kennedy said that after working Wednesday evening he went home and took "prescribed" amounts of Phenergan and Ambien, which he sometimes takes to fall asleep. In his statement, Kennedy said he was apparently disoriented from the drugs when he got up a little before 3 a.m. Thursday and drove to the Capitol thinking he needed to be present for a vote. "At no time before the incident did I consume any alcohol," he said. A letter written by a Capitol Police officer to Acting Chief Christopher McGaffin said Kennedy appeared to be staggering when he left the vehicle after the crash about 3 a.m. The letter was first reported by Roll Call, a Capitol Hill newspaper. Kennedy reportedly told the police he was late for a vote, but the final vote of the night had taken place some six hours earlier. The Capitol Police did not return phone calls for comment. Ambien comes with a warning to patients that it can cause confusion, strange behavior and hallucinations. Also, it is to be taken only when patients have time for a full eight hours of sleep, allowing its effects to wear off, according to its Food and Drug Administration- approved label. Phenergan can increase, prolong or intensify the sedative effect of sleep medicines, according to its label. Kennedy spent time at a drug rehabilitation clinic before he went to Providence College. He has been open about mental health issues, including being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. breitbart.com ___