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Diana1215
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A drunk driver takes yet another life
My husband knew this family growing up. I am heartbroken for this family. It's just not fair and someone has to put a stop to it.
The driver has a previous drunk driving conviction - when the hell will people learn???
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headoverheels
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
i saw this story yesteray. it just breaks my heart how people with PREVIOUS DWI/DUI convictions don't even stop to think twice about driving while under the influence!
i really think the problem is that the punishments for DWI and DUI convictions are just not severe enough. SOMETHING has to give. how many more people will die because these azzholes are still on the road??
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| Posted 12/1/08 2:29 PM |
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MrsPJB2007
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
so sad. 
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| Posted 12/1/08 2:30 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
So sad.
When are they going to make the punishments harsher so that they really are a deterrent. What they are doing now clearly isn't working. 
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| Posted 12/1/08 2:31 PM |
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HeatherRose
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
 that man is such a POS, I hope he rots in he!l!
where is his family?? how do you allow your family member to do this AGAIN!!!!! Do you not have any care for anyone!!!
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| Posted 12/1/08 2:31 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
Posted by headoverheels
i saw this story yesteray. it just breaks my heart how people with PREVIOUS DWI/DUI convictions don't even stop to think twice about driving while under the influence!
i really think the problem is that the punishments for DWI and DUI convictions are just not severe enough. SOMETHING has to give. how many more people will die because these azzholes are still on the road??
I pray every single night that by the time our kids drive they will have much stronger laws against drunk driving. I can barely sleep at night thinking about it now - I don't know that I will survive his teenage years. And, I'm not worried about him - but the other crazies on the road.
Something has to be done - end of story - it's so common on LI and I feel as if it's getting so much worse - not better at all.
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| Posted 12/1/08 2:32 PM |
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MetsGirl07
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
i read this earlier.. and my heart just breaks for the family 
i wish this all would stop.. i feel like its happening way to much around here
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| Posted 12/1/08 2:33 PM |
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MrsRJP
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
I saw this yesterday and realized I went to high school with one of his sisters. She was a grade above me. I feel so bad for them. This has got to stop and better laws made. 
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| Posted 12/1/08 2:34 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
Posted by MrsRJP
I saw this yesterday and realized I went to high school with one of his sisters. She was a grade above me. I feel so bad for them. This has got to stop and better laws made.
Did you go to Division? My husband went there - graduated in '94
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| Posted 12/1/08 2:35 PM |
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Stefanie
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
Omg, what a horrible thing to happen. That news article made me cry...
This was so close to home...I live about 10 minutes away.
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| Posted 12/1/08 2:37 PM |
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MrsRJP
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
Posted by Diana1215
Posted by MrsRJP
I saw this yesterday and realized I went to high school with one of his sisters. She was a grade above me. I feel so bad for them. This has got to stop and better laws made.
Did you go to Division? My husband went there - graduated in '94
Yep went to Division and was Class of '95. When i saw Deena's name I remembered it from gym class and other classes.
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| Posted 12/1/08 2:38 PM |
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Tulips915
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
Posted by headoverheels
i really think the problem is that the punishments for DWI and DUI convictions are just not severe enough. SOMETHING has to give. how many more people will die because these azzholes are still on the road??
ITA!!!!!!!!! The punishment needs to be harsher!! He murdered him!!
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| Posted 12/1/08 2:40 PM |
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karacg
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
I read this this morning and it makes me so angry....so sad too, but so angry...
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| Posted 12/1/08 2:40 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
Posted by MrsRJP
Posted by Diana1215
Posted by MrsRJP
I saw this yesterday and realized I went to high school with one of his sisters. She was a grade above me. I feel so bad for them. This has got to stop and better laws made.
Did you go to Division? My husband went there - graduated in '94
Yep went to Division and was Class of '95. When i saw Deena's name I remembered it from gym class and other classes.
yep - my husband was friends with Deena growing up.
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| Posted 12/1/08 2:40 PM |
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JenMarie
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
I was listening to this call on DHs scanner. It is so sad. This is the second drunk driving accident at that spot this month. I live right down the block. It sickens me.
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| Posted 12/1/08 2:44 PM |
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IrishLasss334
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
I just want to know when people are going to smarten up and realize that you CANNOT drink and drive. No, you can't handle it, no you are not different, no, YOU ARE NOT IN CONTROL.
Sorry, touchy subject for me.
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MsMBV
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
Posted by Diana1215
Posted by headoverheels
i saw this story yesteray. it just breaks my heart how people with PREVIOUS DWI/DUI convictions don't even stop to think twice about driving while under the influence!
i really think the problem is that the punishments for DWI and DUI convictions are just not severe enough. SOMETHING has to give. how many more people will die because these azzholes are still on the road??
I pray every single night that by the time our kids drive they will have much stronger laws against drunk driving. I can barely sleep at night thinking about it now - I don't know that I will survive his teenage years. And, I'm not worried about him - but the other crazies on the road.
Something has to be done - end of story - it's so common on LI and I feel as if it's getting so much worse - not better at all.
I could not agree more. I really wish that there were some better way to stop the DWIs.
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MsMBV
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
From the article:
"In June 2006, Esquivel pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated, state records show. He was sentenced on Sept. 15, 2006, to 30 days in jail, a $500 fine and three years' probation." Um, is it me or is this a slap on the wrist? What happened to zero tolerance & taking your car?
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Superkat
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
Posted by headoverheels
i saw this story yesteray. it just breaks my heart how people with PREVIOUS DWI/DUI convictions don't even stop to think twice about driving while under the influence!
Of course they don't think twice. He received a $500 fine and probation.  I doubt the driver even thought of his previous conviction more than once after his probation was over.
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Xelindrya
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
Posted by headoverheels
i saw this story yesteray. it just breaks my heart how people with PREVIOUS DWI/DUI convictions don't even stop to think twice about driving while under the influence!
i really think the problem is that the punishments for DWI and DUI convictions are just not severe enough. SOMETHING has to give. how many more people will die because these azzholes are still on the road??
ITA. I lost a friend to Drinking and Driving by another friend of mine who had 5 previous 'events'. (this was high school!)
Something has to be done, but what?
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
This is so sad!
I think it's time for tougher laws such as zero alcohol tolerance. Jail for DWI/DUI.
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Dani922
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
He was my friend I knew all of the men in the car. It's so awful. I cannot believe this happened to someone so young & undeserving. He was such a nice person & he is going to be missed by so many people. It makes me so angry because it's just so unfair. I never have & never will understand how someone could think it's okay to get behind the wheel after drinking like that. Is it worth it to kill someone so that you don't have to call a cab?
Please everyone keep his friends & family in your prayers.
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| Posted 12/1/08 3:26 PM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
I read this this AM.
It aggravates me that punishments are not harsher!
This guy needs to be put away and stay there forever.
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PotofLuck06
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
I read this story this morning - it's on the cover of Newsday! When will these senseless acts of human depravity end??
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| Posted 12/1/08 3:49 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: A drunk driver takes yet another life
Posted by Dani922
He was my friend I knew all of the men in the car. It's so awful. I cannot believe this happened to someone so young & undeserving. He was such a nice person & he is going to be missed by so many people. It makes me so angry because it's just so unfair. I never have & never will understand how someone could think it's okay to get behind the wheel after drinking like that. Is it worth it to kill someone so that you don't have to call a cab?
Please everyone keep his friends & family in your prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss
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