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To: John Carragher who wrote (5059)	11/20/2006 12:45:54 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10087

I also have known many people who have experienced black outs. I think it is fairly common among people who are always looking for a new extreme experience. The way Jim Morrison (Doors) looked at drug experiences was intriguing ... 'gotta break through to the other side', See also Castenada. Ram Das, during the same period, advocated a similar view but was more guarded against destructive behavior. Just staying wasted on drugs and or alcohol seems like a ... waste. IMO I can't see any justifyable reason to do drugs that impair your abilities at all except as medication or for the Morrison adventure. The latter of which seems like a special category. I'm choosing clean and sober for my self. I like clarity of mind and productive purpose, which seems to get side tracked by habitual drug/alcohol use. There are quite a few issues in modern culture that don't really lend themselves to a resolute legal determination because they are too privately circumstantial. Drug use is one of them.

To: John Carragher who wrote (5059)	11/20/2006 2:06:58 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 10087

Drunk Drivers stopped by high tech WASHINGTON - New technology like alcohol-detecting devices in cars may hold the key to eliminating drunken driving, according to a campaign launched Monday by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The organization, along with the U.S. Department of Transportation, is pushing for such devices as well as tougher enforcement measures around the country. "If we can't stop drunks from driving, we'll stop vehicles from driving drunks," said Glynn Birch, president of MADD, at a news conference. Birch said technology, along with tougher laws and enforcement, has put eliminating drunken driving "within our reach." The organization wants states to pass laws requiring breath-test interlock devices in vehicles for all those who have been convicted of drunken driving — even after the first offense. The device shuts down the car if alcohol is detected. Only New Mexico has such a law for first offenders; other states allow the device for repeat offenders. MADD also wants states to implement more sobriety checkpoints. It also wants to establish a panel of safety experts to explore other technology options that would help prevent drunk driving. "Drunk driving is a problem that is painful and persistent, but it's also preventable," said Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters in a statement. "Pairing the public and private sectors for the common good is a powerful combination, one that will help us achieve real results in terms of saving lives and preventing injuries." Each year, nearly 13,000 people are killed by drunk drivers with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or above and countless others are injured, according to MADD. Other organizations joining the campaign include the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Distilled Spirits Council and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. news.yahoo.com