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user-inactivated · 4278 days ago · link · · parent · post: Mark Kleiman on why we need to solve our alcohol problem to solve our crime problem
I have to say -- I think there are a lot of places where punishment doesn't align with crime in this country. And were I to spearhead reform, I wouldn't start with DUIs, for two reasons. Firstly because, it is an actual crime to an extent that certain other illegal things just aren't. Second and more importantly, because talking about rational punishments for drunk drivers tends to get you blacklisted. It's a third rail sort of issue thanks to MADD.And by being on "hyper alert" you were less likely to be pulled over, right?
Yeah, completely.