Debunking Beer Can Chicken: A Waste Of Good Beer, And Dangerous
Famous Death Row Last Meals
France's Environment Minister and Resident Party-Pooper Jean-Louis Borloo is pushing a proposal that will force bars open later than 2 a.m. to administer breathalyzer tests to patrons before they leave the establishment. The move is in response to a spate of fatal car accidents involving drugs or alcohol.
Some immediate obvious questions: Who will be in charge of administering the tests to everyone who leaves? What happens if a patron argues, or refuses to take the test? Will he or she be chased down and fined?
What do you think? Are mandatory breathalyzer tests a good idea, or an invasion of privacy and a waste of time? Would you agree to take one, even if you'd had one beer, or weren't driving home?
| Absolutely. If we can avoid more drunk drivers on the road, I'll gladly participate | |
|---|---|
| No, it's an invasion of my privacy | |
| Maybe, in certain situations |
Charlie Sheen Gets Back To His Roots
The List #0147: Escape a Car Underwater
WHOOPS! Obama Makes Big Gaffe
Visit the Maldive Islands Before It's Too Late
Okla. Sheriff's Deputy Finds Dog Guarding Body Buried Under Destroyed Home
Candid Portraits Of Strippers After Hours
Reptiles Make Home in UK Man's Cable Box
Springtime Budget-Busters -- Savings Experiment
Mariah Carey Curses And Busts Out Of Dress On Live TV
H&M's Plus-Size Model Jennie Runk Says She Chose To Gain Weight
Is This Woman Too Pretty To Work?
That's An Interesting Look, Madge
Mariah Carey Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction on Good Morning America
The Story Behind Hairspray
Jury Foreman: '18 Days Of Testimony Hurt' Jodi Arias
Distraught Mom Becomes Face of Oklahoma Storm
AMAZING PHOTO: UFO Spotted Over San Diego
What It's Like To Talk To A 2-Year-Old
16 Pasta Dishes Worse Than Yours
Killed Soldier In London Attack Identified
Best Friends Reportedly Die Holding Each Other In Tornado
Rapper Accused Of Faking His Own Death To Escape Payments
Danny Tanner Is Fighting With Topanga
New Trayvon Martin Evidence Features Incriminating Photos, Texts From Teen
Luke Wilson Caught Staring At Fan's Chest
Teenager's 'Awww'-Inspiring Drawing Wins Big At Google
LISTEN: Terror Inside Elementary School As Tornado Hits
Pope Francis Says All Who Do Good Are Redeemed - Atheists Included
WATCH: Police Force Shows Up To Support 5-Year-Old Who Lost Her Dad
Surgeons Remove Giant Hairball From Tiger
Jodi Arias Jury DEADLOCKED
LOOK: Photoshop Mistake Is Seriously Cringeworthy
5-12-2008 @3:29PM Astin said... And what about liability? Accuracy?
What if someone takes the test, blows fine, and then gets in an accident? Does the bar/owner/administrator get sued? The company that makes the machine? A 98 lb woman and 300lb man will both have different tolerances, but could blow the same BAC reading.
Plus, how accurate will the machines be? Will they be regulated as well? Will it be an excuse for that 98lb woman? "I blew 0.05, I'm fiiiiiiiine" as she stumbles out the door.
Reply
5-12-2008 @4:22PM Alex said... The fact that you've been drinking and you're considering driving makes you a muppet. Just get a taxi or the bus.
Reply
5-12-2008 @4:23PM Monika said... I'm more wondering what happens after? I don't get it.. Is this a case of citizen's arrest? So they're drunk..then what?! And what if they're not driving? The whole thing seems weird.
Reply
5-13-2008 @11:13AM JR said... My understanding is that unless you wait something like 20-30 minutes after taking your last sips, the breathalyzer will register the alcohol in your lungs, not in your blood. Completely worthless in this setting.
Reply
5-13-2008 @1:05PM kevjohn said... Or you can use it as a test to see how drunk you can get and still drive home safely. I see this being a big hit at off-campus bars with clientels composed largely of frat boys.
Reply
5-13-2008 @1:09PM Ellen Slattery said... KevJohn - yeah, I agree. I see it as becoming some sort of sick competition, seeing how drunk one can get and still get home, or people challenging one another to see who gets a higher score.
Reply