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Published - Brownsville Herald 2/20/2005
I recently read a Brownsville Herald editorial entitled “Bad Examples” which pointed out circumstances where a number of public officials had been arrested and charged with intoxicated driving and then received smaller penalties than others.
Firstly, it is important to note that the enforcement officers did their duty without preference and prevented a worse tragedy. In years gone by the officer might take the brother officer home or just not arrest him, therefore enabling the individual to continue with the destructive behavior. With most officers today, there is little sense of tolerance in a DUI stop no matter who the violator is. In part, I feel we should thank the “Mothers Against Drunk Drivers” for keeping the focus on. Read the rest of this entry »