Drunk Driving

In 2004, drunk driving killed about 16,694, which was 39% of the total traffic fatalities of the year. That is ridiculous! To put this information in perspective it’s like a Boeing 747 crashing, and leaving no survivors, every nine days all year long. Well if that’s not shocking then there is definitely something wrong with you. I just can’t understand how people can possible drink and drive knowing these statistics. I, truthfully just don’t see the point. Instead of risking your entire life, not to mention the lives you endangering on the road, take a cab! Or even the bus, get a designated driver. Well, according to the 88 drinking violation given out on campus thus far into school, I am almost positive people are being faced or peer pressured into making a decision whether or not to drink and drive….. DON’T DO IT! It’s just not worth it. Surprisingly, we have improved over the years. In 1982, there was an occurrence of 60% of the total traffic fatalities. Wow! At least we have improved from there..but it is still happening and I feel no matter how many statistics are produced and how many drunk driving films are shown, people are still not going to get the picture. Well, I was faced with this decision the other day. We were on our way to a party and my friend decided that she wanted to drive to the bar after drinking two drinks! Of course I said absolutely not and she replied by saying "A drink or two makes me a better driver." I was infuriated and actually thought she was kidding. I responded (which I shouldn’t have) Even one drink can cloud your thinking, dim your vision, and slow your reflexes. Not to preach or anything but DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE. It’s not worth being a statistic.