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Shattered Lives.... Don't drink and drive!

Fractal Seasonal/Holiday posted on Dec 31, 2008
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Apo and PSCS2. I decided to post this for New Years Eve after I heard some disturbing statistics: New Years Eve is a time for celebration. Unfortunately this is also the time of year when many people die on our highways. Every year there are predictions about traffic related deaths on New Years Eve and early New Years Day. Unfortunately these statistics have been very reliable and should be cause for serious consideration when deciding our travel plans. According to the NIAAA a recent analysis of national data shows more than four times as many people are likely to die in alcohol- related traffic crashes on New Year Eve than on other mid week winter evenings. This statistic is shocking and it is likely that one out of every three drivers encountered on the roads are driving over the legal limit. You don't have to drive after drinking. So by planning ahead, enjoying yourself doesn't have to put you or other innocent people in the line of fire. Here are a few things to ponder before you celebrate tonight: * Most states have per se DUI laws: just being over the legal limit is all the police need to charge you. They have no case requirement to document your bad driving behaviors. * Get tagged for DUI with minors in the vehicle and you'll receive an additional charge of child endangerment in many states. If you're the parent of those children, you'll find yourself in the bureaucratic bonus-round and you'll have to deal with the nice folks from Child Services whose job it is to protect your child's interests because you screwed up. * A DUI may restrict you from gaining employment in some professions. Going back to our previous example, if along with a DUI there were other infractions Child Endangerment for example - you may lose the ablity to work as a teacher, a teacher's aide, a daycare worker or as a coach. * A DUI with a fatality and you can pretty much kiss your ass goodbye: a jail term awaits and you'll have a lifetime to reflect on how one bleary-eyed decision affected the rest of your life. Is it fair to point out here that your life doesn't come with a reset button? * A regular DUI and you'll lose your license to drive. Potentially, you could lose your job - unless your personal finances set you apart from the rest of our debt ridden society, the interruption of work could cost you your house, your car and could bankrupt you. Oh, and the legal fees may run as high as $12,000 US. Enjoy an accident free holiday and ring in the New Year, alive!

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tennesseecowgirl

1:42PM | Wed, 31 December 2008

Great message.. I hope everyone here reads this.. and that everyone has a fun but SAFE new years.. cdn-

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clifftoppler

3:27PM | Wed, 31 December 2008

Reading your comments above, I gain two sets of brownie points for I neither drive or drink. I'm a sad old teetotaller. Even so, I'll stay away from the roads these next few hours for a wendering vehicle is not the prettiest of sights. There too is the danger for those who do drive with care. It takes two. I see you live in the Sierra's. I own a much loved book called "Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada" by Clarence King. It takes you back to the first serious explorations of the area. Clarence was a geologist and a splendid writer. I'm sure you will have read the book. Anyway, make a good (but careful) start to the New Year, and I hope it continues to unfold pleasantly for you.

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nongo

4:33PM | Wed, 31 December 2008

A much needed, Happy New Year message!!! Thanks for the reminder to everyone who has "challenged judgment" this time of year!! I'm staying home safe & sound! I hope you have a wonderful & prosperous New Year full of unexpected surprises!! Thanks for all your time & talent you've shared over the years... Peace in 2009!!

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bpclarke

6:28PM | Wed, 31 December 2008

Great message! Excellent image. Happy New Year. May it be blessed and creative. Bunny

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luoyx2008

7:26PM | Wed, 31 December 2008

Happy New Year. :)

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Palmetto_girl

7:32PM | Wed, 31 December 2008

Happy New Year!

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MagikUnicorn

7:55PM | Wed, 31 December 2008

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watifeye

8:22PM | Wed, 31 December 2008

Beautifully designed image and very wise words on drinking and driving. Hopefully people will see sense and not risk it. Happy Healthy and Peaceful New Year to you and yours.

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3x3

11:07PM | Wed, 31 December 2008

lovely work !

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kasalin

1:58AM | Thu, 01 January 2009

Excellent artwork and a great composition !!! 5* Have a blessed New Year ! :):):)

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mansco

6:52AM | Thu, 01 January 2009

Happy New Year, be happy! Lovely work ;O)

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flora-crassella

9:48AM | Thu, 01 January 2009

fantastic work!!!!!! Happy New Year!!!!

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sossy

6:24AM | Sun, 04 January 2009

missed this! interesting comosition! like a glassy satelite to tell us what the new year will bring us! ;o)

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katy555

6:32AM | Tue, 06 January 2009

What a beautiful composition. Splendid colors and work…


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