# DUIs: A thread in which Tripler loses his cool . . .

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duis-a-thread-in-which-tripler-loses-his-cool/100119>\
**Category:** The BBQ Pit\
**Created:** [March 26, 2002, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duis-a-thread-in-which-tripler-loses-his-cool/100119 "2002-03-26T02:47:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![Sauron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce7236/32.png) [@Sauron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sauron)\
**Post date:** [April 10, 2002, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duis-a-thread-in-which-tripler-loses-his-cool/100119/101 "2002-04-10T02:33:57Z")

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Shoot. I hit “Submit” too soon.

Gotta point something else out, **Tripler** ; based on information from other _New Scientist_ articles, pot does not affect your driving ability as much as alcohol. So **tadc** is correct there, as well, based on that information.

The problem I have with the squirt is that he seems to feel it’s okay to be a “little” (his interpretation) more dangerous while he’s behind the wheel. That’s an idiotic attitude to have, as you well know. My definition of “almost as safe” as a sober driver varies considerably from his; he seems to feel that speeding up and slowing down and swerving in the road is acceptable driving behavior. “Hey, it could be worse, I could be drunk” is his mantra.

And, **tadc** , before you ask, I’ll answer: I am against anyone getting behind the wheel if they’ve had even one drink. As I said, why take the risk? It’s dangerous enough to drive a car; why exacerbate the situation by mood- or mind-altering substances? Your right to get high ends where it intersects with someone else’s right to be as safe as possible on the roadway.

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**Author:** ![Tripler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripler/32/21807_2.png) [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\
**Post date:** [April 10, 2002, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duis-a-thread-in-which-tripler-loses-his-cool/100119/102 "2002-04-10T03:59:40Z")

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> \*Originally posted by Sauron \*  
> \*\*Shoot. I hit “Submit” too soon.
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> Gotta point something else out, **Tripler** ; based on information from other _New Scientist_ articles, pot does not affect your driving ability as much as alcohol. So **tadc** is correct there, as well, based on that information. \*\*

Fair enough.

I didn’t delve too much into the _New Scientist_, seeing as how his format wasn’t exactly what I’d call “solid”. I don’t particularly care for the li’l tykes wishy-washy nature (took me two tries to get him to answer one question), and I wholeheartedly agree with you on the issue of him and his ‘grey areas’.

He misquotes, and spreads more confusion than intelligence.

Tripler  
What a real keeper, this guy. . .

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