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[wwharton]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheShizNo1

I hear you wwharton but can't buy the college kid thing. I just graduated from college and am over 21. When we go to one's house to drink, keys are taken and turned it when it's gonna be that kind of celebration. If we have a gathering and one starts to leave that seems drunk we take his/her keys, even if it means roughing up. It's called responsibility and accountability. I agree you can't paint the picture of his life by this instance, but I wasn't. He could be a great guy, but 2 DUI's in that short spam of time says something. Either he has a problem, is wreckless, or dumb. You get to a point, no matter the tolerance, when you say to yourself you probably shouldn't drive. Some accept, others ignore it. He's ignored twice.

Like I said, I'm not making excuses for it at all. But the reality is most college aged kids (underage) drink, and unfortunately, most aren't as responsible as you. It's not a pass on them, but it's much different than someone having a drinking problem which is what they're suggesting. I didn't think you were painting a picture of his life, I was referring to Tony and Mike on PTI. I would point to wreckless or dumb long before "he's got a problem with alcohol" based on what we know.

And wreckless/dumb paints a much different picture than being an alcoholic... especially for a professional athlete.

[NDAlum]

Quote: Originally Posted by jb12780

60 in a 35 + .24 BAC will be a tough one for Mr. Blackmon IMO. Get a cab. Even if he drove TO the bar/club, parking ticket > DUI. EDIT: Just saw in a Washington Post article that said his charge was only a misdemeanor? Can someone enlighten me here?

There are different classifications of misdemeanors. His BAC and speeding will be labeled as grossly aggravating factors, which play into sentencing.

You have to be habitual DWI or seriously injure/kill somebody to get a felony driving!

[NDAlum]

Quote: Originally Posted by wwharton

Like I said, I'm not making excuses for it at all. But the reality is most college aged kids (underage) drink, and unfortunately, most aren't as responsible as you. It's not a pass on them, but it's much different than someone having a drinking problem which is what they're suggesting. I didn't think you were painting a picture of his life, I was referring to Tony and Mike on PTI. I would point to wreckless or dumb long before "he's got a problem with alcohol" based on what we know. And wreckless/dumb paints a much different picture than being an alcoholic... especially for a professional athlete.

I agree with your mindset as it's just a mistake. However I think it's a huge mistake. I heard a good analogy on the radio: DWI's aren't all the same...stealing a candy bar isn't the same as robbing a bank. Mr. Blackmon robbed a bank lol

Dear Jags: I would love to make $75k/year driving around Mr. Blackmon anywhere he wants.

BTW people it is reckless, not wreckless lol

Can't you guys see the squiggly red lines under wreckless?

[l3ulvl]

Quote: Originally Posted by wwharton

Like I said, I'm not making excuses for it at all. But the reality is most college aged kids (underage) drink, and unfortunately, most aren't as responsible as you. It's not a pass on them, but it's much different than someone having a drinking problem which is what they're suggesting. I didn't think you were painting a picture of his life, I was referring to Tony and Mike on PTI. I would point to wreckless or dumb long before "he's got a problem with alcohol" based on what we know. And wreckless/dumb paints a much different picture than being an alcoholic... especially for a professional athlete.

I agree here, and was thinking the same thing when I watched PTI. It reminds me of situations with a couple Detroit athletes, Ndamukong Suh & Miguel Cabrera. The minute an athlete or celebrity get into an alcohol related incident they rush to judgment and declare everyone an alcoholic. In Cabrera's case (because of multiple offenses) it's somewhat understandable, but we still don't know his regular routine so it's hard to say for ourselves. With Suh it seemed completely off base and irresponsible to immediately say he has a problem with alcohol because he got into 1 incident. It's not like it relates to the rest of his incidents, which occur on the field, unless they discover he plays drunk, which then I'd agree he has a problem.

[wwharton]

Quote: Originally Posted by NDAlum

I agree with your mindset as it's just a mistake. However I think it's a huge mistake. I heard a good analogy on the radio: DWI's aren't all the same...stealing a candy bar isn't the same as robbing a bank. Mr. Blackmon robbed a bank lol Dear Jags: I would love to make $75k/year driving around Mr. Blackmon anywhere he wants. BTW people it is reckless, not wreckless lol Can't you guys see the squiggly red lines under wreckless?

That's why I hate commenting on it. People have such strong opinions, the message gets lost. I think it's a huge mistake too... but that still doesn't make him an alcoholic. That's the part I have a problem with. There are plenty of angles to take, but there isn't anywhere close to enough to bring that label out.

BTW, lmao nice catch. I didn't even think twice and just typed the same thing.

[NDAlum]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...argain-da-says-

No plea bargain on the table. It sounds like a homerun case for the State. I don't know what Blackmon's attorney is thinking.

[Riddler]

Quote: Originally Posted by wwharton

That's why I hate commenting on it. People have such strong opinions, the message gets lost. I think it's a huge mistake too... but that still doesn't make him an alcoholic. That's the part I have a problem with. There are plenty of angles to take, but there isn't anywhere close to enough to bring that label out. BTW, lmao nice catch. I didn't even think twice and just typed the same thing.

Did someone here really call Blackmon an alcoholic?

[wwharton]

Quote: Originally Posted by Riddler

Did someone here really call Blackmon an alcoholic?

We were discussing PTI suggesting that this shows he has a problem with alcohol.