observer Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 An uninsured woman who drove, whilst twice over the DD limit, for 20 minutes against the flow of M/Way traffic; has been jailed for 9 months and banned from driving. What would you have given her? :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 A copy of the Highway Code, some driving lessons and a pair of glasses maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 A really hefty fine and banned for life. Or/And a long stay in Rampton for the criminally insane. On second thoughts, put her in Rampton and forget about her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 In effect, aside from attempted suicide, this could be construed as attempted murder - of some totally law abiding innocent person(s) travelling in the opposite (correct) direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 She also has a driving ban until she can prove that she has got over her alcohol addiction problem. Nothing wrong with living dangerously. Good job she ran out of petrol, or she might have got to WA4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry hayes Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Generally speaking I belong to the hang em and flog em brigade, but in this case - while the punishment ostensibly doesn't fit the crime - the judge has got it about right considering who he is dealing with. Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyceC Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Addictions, like drinking, are never cured, they are merely put on hold until the individual decides to drink again. In a case like this, revoke the privilege of driving for life and lock the offender away (with no option for early release), for as long as it takes for a "panel" to agree that he/she have "changed their ways". This is not a cure either, but with Justice systems being what they are, it is probably the best that can be done. We have had instances of "drunk drivers" being back on the road and still licensed and killing again, Is this the "addicted's) problem or the systems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirewire Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 An uninsured woman who drove, whilst twice over the DD limit, for 20 minutes against the flow of M/Way traffic; has been jailed for 9 months and banned from driving. What would you have given her? :unsure: AND retake her test when the ban runs out. If that was done more often it may have a dramatic effect on people like her doing stupid things on the road...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverlady54 Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 It should be a life ban from driving and owning a vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Addictions, like drinking, are never cured, they are merely put on hold until the individual decides to drink again. In a case like this, revoke the privilege of driving for life and lock the offender away (with no option for early release), for as long as it takes for a "panel" to agree that he/she have "changed their ways". This is not a cure either, but with Justice systems being what they are, it is probably the best that can be done. We have had instances of "drunk drivers" being back on the road and still licensed and killing again, Is this the "addicted's) problem or the systems? You are joking right? We have serial politicians and judges who aren't interested in punishing people. Until the people start complaining big time, nothing will change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Their is a genetic disposition towards alcoholism, We could lock them up as they are born RoyceC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 They are now discovering "genetic dispositions" for all sorts of things. perhaps genetic screening and euthanasia could provide the "upstream" solution?! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 I support euthanasia, To be honest I am not quite sure about genetic screening, insurance companies could have a field day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 ... sort of - post-natal abortions, to weed out the "bad genes"! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Is it me or is their something Germanic about weeding out bad genes And who decides what is a bad gene, Mother nature has been doing it for millions of years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Medical science has allowed us to challenge mother nature. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverlady54 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Just because something is scientifically possible doesn't mean it is morally right or welcome. That is why we humans have choice, hopefully to make the right choices for humanity worldwide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I support euthanasia How can you support euthanasia, but not the death penalty? You advocate death for people who have done nothing wrong, but support life for those that have...... a true liberal Kije! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I advocate, that people who want to end their own life should be allowed to do so Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 But getting back to the topic - not by travelling the wrong way along a M/Way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I advocate, that people who want to end their own life should be allowed to do so Baz so if a murderer were to say..... "I really want and deserve to die for what I did"..... what would you do then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 If anyone wants to end their own life, For me it is a choice they should be free to make, whether they are repentant murderers or people who have a wasting disease or whatever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Suicide is still illegal..... you are advocating criminality... that won't go down well at the annual toga wearers convention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 ... and the penalty is death! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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