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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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Why Drinking and Driving isn't worth it...

http://www.winnipegsun.com/News/Winn...78610-sun.html

I lost a friend today. It doesn't say in there, but an hour ago they pulled her life support, and she passed away.

It also doesn't say she had consumed alcohol (though they are looking into it), but knowing her, and considering what time she was out at (3 am) and how fast she was going to destroy that car, I can honestly say there was alcohol involved.
Old Sep 8, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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I've also lost two friends to drunk driving, so I know how you feel Torque. Its a waste and a shame. Driving after drinking anything is just stupid.
Old Sep 8, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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Damn, That really Sucks. I havent lost anyone From Drinking and driving.. And I hope I never do.
Old Sep 8, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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that sucks to hear. We had one of the top 5 girls in our class die before senior year from a drunk driver... so I hear ya.
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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Sorry to hear about that.

When my entire family was in our car we were hit by a drunk driver.

I think it's just sad that we all have stories involving drunk drivers, it just goes to show how big of a problem it really is.
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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I have a couple friends back home keeping me updating... apparently she was doing approximately 180 KM/H (112 MPH).
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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Damn man im sorry to hear about that...I kno how u feel...one of my best friends senior year got drunk with a buddy at some party, he decided to let his friend drive who was just as drunk, it ended up costing him his life. It's never easy to deal with or accept that it happened.
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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wow that car looks bad. sorry to hear bout that
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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wow man that sucks it really does...my cousin was ran over and killed while tryning to stop his drunk girl friendfrom driving home
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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sorry to hear about it man. main reason why i stay away from drinkin for now
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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Really sorry to hear that man! IMO drinking and driving is the dumbest thing you can do in a car...not only do you put yourself in danger, but all the innocent motorists and families on the road.
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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Damn that sucks. I saw that in the paper the other day and thought the car got ****** up, but it didn't say much of anything just people weren't surprised to see yellow tape outside when they woke up.
Old Sep 11, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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I'm sorry to hear that man. And why ohh why was she speeding with a donut on the car. Its bad enough that she was drinking and driving. Plus she was speeding, and doing it with a donut. That sucks man. There is really nothing anyone can say toi make this better for you. When it all boils down, there are no words that can make you feel better. The only thing that can heal this is time.
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Having the donut on the rear end was easily a contributing factor. You're never EVER supposed to put a compact spare on the rear end of a RWD car.
Old Sep 11, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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That sucks man, I Lost a few friends from drunk driving.

Just this past weekend someone I know got drunk and decided to drive. He ended up hitting 3 parked cars and a motorcycle. Good thing noone was around but it happens way to much.

If your going to drink stay there or have someone give you a drive.



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