I was taught that it is because the drunk driver is relaxed, whereas the sober driver tenses up, because the sober person knows what's going to happen. Doesn't make it any better, though.

I don't think anyone who drives drunk should lose their license forever, I think anyone who causes or is involved in an accident while under the influence should lose their license.

My older brother recently got a DUI and has had his license suspended. He's currently attending AA meetings, and is trying to beat his disease, alcoholism. He's very fortunate that he's never been in an accident while driving drunk; but, he's now trying to get help for his disease and addiction; losing his license forever would be just one more excuse for him to drink again.

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