Out of all of the dumb decisions you could ever make, driving drunk is by far the worst. What’s so terrible about it is that you’re not out for self destruction-which is bad enough- but you take the lives of those who did not make the stupid decision you did in driving drunk, yet they suffer. That’s where the tragedy lies.

Those that choose to rise above drunk driving are the very ones that are put below because of it. To the individuals that brag that they are so good at it, shame on you.

You are better at handling a vehicle that is capable of manslaughter?? Go to the bowels of hell. If you have a car, sleep in it and sleep off the alcohol. Know that if you choose to drink and you are out you’re no longer entitled to a bed, someone else is entitled to their life. Do what you can to ensure that. There is no pride to be found in carelessness, in taking a life that is worth living. A life stolen from someone innocent and undeserving.

All of those that have been lost due to situations that could have been so easily avoided deserve respect. They deserve recognition. For those passed on and to those living, put the bottle down and call a sober friend. Everyone deserves life, don’t be another drunk who steals that breath away.

Maybe I am too harsh, but I bet that the loved ones of those that have lost their lives to reckless choices would argue otherwise. They, myself included demand that changes be made. We want our loved ones' lives back and since that cannot happen we hope to preserve safety for whomever we can.

Drunk driving is no longer about you, if you get behind the wheel, it's personal.