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Your drivers license...a privilage

daddodaddo Member Posts: 3,408
edited May 2002 in General Discussion
I was pumping gas into the 'ole pickemup truck and saw a tag on the pump with a Texas state trouper that states- "if you don't pay for your gas, you could loose your drivers license".
I just heard on the radio that Texas is cracking down on boating and drinking by taking away your drivers license if you refuse to be tested for alcohol while operating a boat.
O.K., my statement is this; 1: Boating is not related to driving on the road and for one to loose his license to operate a vehicle on the road can be devistating-(can't go to work ect.) 2: It would be better (at least 1st warning) to set a fine of $2,000.00 or less if no injuries have occured. I have in the past boated rivers lakes and the gulf of mexico and have a strong hatred for those who get drunk and operate boats, so I'm all for getting them off the water, but not ruin their lifes on a first account.
Seems "they" are using a privilage as a lever to go overboard on punishments. (maybe I'm wrong)
Not to get off the subject, but, I also don't think it's legal for the authorities to take your vehicle if it was involved in a crime- what happened to "no taking of private property without due process"! Our system is screwed up!
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    YEP :: SCREWED UP

    The confiscation law used to be limited to property gained in ilicit activities. Like a drug dealer that buys the million dollar house with drug money.

    Some states take your gun, your pickup, and ban ya from hunting, if you violate the hunting laws.

    The Government can take your house if ya dont pay taxes.

    Kinda Sucks dont it>
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  • Tailgunner1954Tailgunner1954 Member Posts: 7,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    In Michigan they call it "operating a motor vehicle while under the influance" and it dosn't matter what it is boat, car, snowmobile etc.
    As far as the liscense goes, 1-is the guy going to be sober when he lands the boat and drives his car away ? 2-how else is the state going to keep track of his offenses ? 3-If he boats drunk the odds are that he drives drunk also.
    Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.
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  • daddodaddo Member Posts: 3,408
    edited November -1
    Kinda reminds me what an old man told me once-"You never own anything- you just get to use it till the government decides they don't want you to have! "THIS IS A FREE COUNTRY?"
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Maybe it is one of those things like on the DVD's that say violations are punishable by up to.... Perhaps first offenses don't actually get hit that badly.
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  • Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I don't know about where you live but here a $2000 fine is a joke, you can make payments at $5 a week, where is the punishment in that? Hit them where it hurts, they lose thier license maybe they will think about it next time. Also in PA if you are caught drinking under the age of 21, no license until you turn 21.
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  • daddodaddo Member Posts: 3,408
    edited November -1
    Well you know too well us irish enjoy a nip or two, but I do it while at home and don't drive at all, (that's why I got married-Ha!) But all don't do this. What about the idiots that go to bars and stuff- get drunk and drive home? I would think the police would get their quota by just sitting outside these establishments! If one of you drunks get my kids killed- You will answere to me! (only once!)
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  • rscoleman88rscoleman88 Member Posts: 4,250
    edited November -1
    All for taking their licenses. People need to learn responsibility. Or impound their boat for one year.

    Respect those who protect us now just as you would those who died for us in the past.
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  • daddodaddo Member Posts: 3,408
    edited November -1
    Where will it stop? A boat, a car, a home? Pretty soon, if you make a mistake, you'll have nothing! A free country? NOT!
    More laws-- we need more laws! Need more paper to print the MORE LAWS on! Fill the prisons! Take away all Americans have-Now we the government are in CONTROL! FREE? FREEDOM? Where is it? Must not let Americans be free! Must control them! But we the law makers will be exempt!
    A little at a time- another 20 years- freedom will be abolished and "we" the government (not the people) will be KING!"
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