- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 210
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/12/07/crash-calgary.html
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/12/08/crash-charges.html
I normally read these sad stories and move on, but today I find myself very angry at this particular event for reasons I haven't figured out. What irks me is the driver of the cement truck (according to media reports) refused a breath sample. Why, in the name of justice, can't the police take this man to the hospital, have a blood sample drawn and either prove or disprove impaired driving?
Clearly he is not going to admit his responsibility and take ownership of his part in the crash. I can't call it an accident, no way, no how. He ran into a car stopped at a red light, driving the whole mess 300 meters.
The nuances of being charged with "Failure to provide a blood alcohol sample" elude me. I just don't know what to say. I really don't. Is it to much to ask for society to take responsibility for their action?
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/12/08/crash-charges.html
I normally read these sad stories and move on, but today I find myself very angry at this particular event for reasons I haven't figured out. What irks me is the driver of the cement truck (according to media reports) refused a breath sample. Why, in the name of justice, can't the police take this man to the hospital, have a blood sample drawn and either prove or disprove impaired driving?
Clearly he is not going to admit his responsibility and take ownership of his part in the crash. I can't call it an accident, no way, no how. He ran into a car stopped at a red light, driving the whole mess 300 meters.
The nuances of being charged with "Failure to provide a blood alcohol sample" elude me. I just don't know what to say. I really don't. Is it to much to ask for society to take responsibility for their action?