A very good friend of mine did something she hopes she'll never have to do again.
This weekend she found herself behind a driver who was having a very tough time keeping their vehicle on the road. It became apparent that this was someone in need of an intervention, so my friend called 911 and reported what she saw.
Not sure what transpired after that, but person on the other end assured her that they would take action.
Now this morning I know why they conveyed that message over the phone. Kingston Police charged five people for drinking and driving offences in this city in less than twelve hours this past weekend. Scary enough that people still let themselves go to a point where they get behind the wheel like that, but that so many are still doing it after all that's been done to stop this moronic behaviour...it's just really really sad.
No need asking why somebody would be so mindless as to try to drive after they've been drinking. We have to stop making excuses for them. Stop listening to their excuses. Just plain stop them.
My friend definitely did the right thing. And you should do the same if you ever get the chance.
This weekend she found herself behind a driver who was having a very tough time keeping their vehicle on the road. It became apparent that this was someone in need of an intervention, so my friend called 911 and reported what she saw.
Not sure what transpired after that, but person on the other end assured her that they would take action.
Now this morning I know why they conveyed that message over the phone. Kingston Police charged five people for drinking and driving offences in this city in less than twelve hours this past weekend. Scary enough that people still let themselves go to a point where they get behind the wheel like that, but that so many are still doing it after all that's been done to stop this moronic behaviour...it's just really really sad.
No need asking why somebody would be so mindless as to try to drive after they've been drinking. We have to stop making excuses for them. Stop listening to their excuses. Just plain stop them.
My friend definitely did the right thing. And you should do the same if you ever get the chance.
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