cars, drinks and politicians

[waider]

Apparently one of our elected representatives is embarrassed at being arrested for driving under the influence. But it's okay; one of his fellow TDs says he had apologised profusely, and was aware that it is inappropriate to drink and drive. Well then! I'll be sure and remember that the next time I feel like putting my own life and the lives of others at risk!

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[merde.livejournal.com]

recently a new york congressman was arrested in virginia for drunk driving, and who did he call to bail him out of jail? his wife? no... his mistress, with whom he had a child. and how long do you think THAT took to hit the papers?

i don't care where my representatives are sticking their winkies, but i do care if they show a complete and utter lack of good judgment.

[waidesworld.livejournal.com]

And this morning in Massachusetts "What-fuckup-did-our-politicians-make-overnight" news...

http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2008/06/prosecutor_sena.html

[mopti.livejournal.com]

Hmmm ... I didn't believe it when one of the headlines said the TD was "ashamed" -- just wasn't able to pull the right strings with the Gardaí more like, and had better grovel if he doesn't want his ass kicked as well.

Mind you, I do think he should get pretty much the same as anybody else if he has commmitted an offence. I don't think drink-driving is one of those things that deserve extra special punishment for law makers. (Unlike, say, misleading tribunals set up the Oireachtas.)