Trumaine Johnson

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

I know a guy that posts on here that has 10+ DUIs......................ask him.











Actually the number is closer to 12 but I didnt want to make him look bad.

 

[ordigger]

Well if they will ticket me for not wearing my seat belt, I'm all in for capital punishment on DUI's. Actually worse than that.

First one - lose your driving rights FOREVER
Second one - cut off a leg
Third one - cut off other leg

If they haven't learned by then....3 strikes your out.....and bury them.

 

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Well if they will ticket me for not wearing my seat belt, I'm all in for capital punishment on DUI's. Actually worse than that.

First one - lose your driving rights FOREVER
Second one - cut off a leg
Third one - cut off other leg

If they haven't learned by then....3 strikes your out.....and bury them.

If you start cutting off legs all that will happen is aluminum cans will be prevalent around handicapped parking spaces.......which in turn leads to more homeless and transients fighting for parking lot turf.

Nobody wants or needs any of that.




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[NorthEndZoneDan]

PR is right...................see you guys in Denver

why is the cap still on the bottle?

 

[BDizzle]

Not having ever received a DUI, I was wondering how long does a DUI stay on your record as far as insurance is concerned?

5 years I believe.

 

[PTGrizzly]

There is a big difference between what PR was talking about and drinking and driving. I drink and drive all the time but I'm not dumb enough nor not talented enough to get caught. Alpha gave me the tricks of the trade.

Studies show that texting and driving is more dangerous than drinking and driving. Here's an article from the NY Times entitled: "Texting Is More Dangerous Than Driving Drunk"

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/texting-is-more-dangerous-than-driving-drunk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

"Recent studies by the National Safety Council suggest that 28% of accidents are caused by drivers texting behind the wheel"

http://www.straighttalklaw.com/blog/texting-while-driving-worse-than-drunk-driving-washington-personal-injury-lawyer.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here's an article entitled: "Driving while Texting Six Times More Dangerous than Driving while Drunk"

http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/files/Driving-while-Texting-Six-Times-More-Dangerous-than-Driving-while-Drunk.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

None of that means that drinking and driving is safe though, and I'm pretty sure that's what matters.

Simply put, there's no excuse for someone like Tru to do something like this. He clearly has the money for a taxi, and he has a job that doesn't exactly look highly upon things like this, especially since he has been in trouble before. There's no way to justify this. He did something very stupid. End of story.

Actually, an arrest or legal charge is often the beginning of the story--not the end of the story. We'll see what happens with this one.

Yes, studies showing that texting and driving is 6 times more dangerous than driving while drunk doesn't mean drinking and driving is safe, but it does put some perspective and the comments that drinking and driving is incredibly dangerous or some horrible crime. Hundreds of thousands of people drive after drinking every night, without incident.

Are you actually trying to justify drinking and driving just because it's a former Griz athlete?

You're a sad and pathetic little man. It doesn't matter if texting and driving is more dangerous, that has absolutely nothing to do with it. Nothing. Drinking and driving is still dangerous, whether hundreds of thousands of people get away with it or not.

 

[Ursa Major]

You should see the stats for juggling and driving! So really, if you are only drinking and driving (and a current or former Griz football player) it really isn't that bad!

 

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

DUI laws are not about safety.....they are about revenue.

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[ALPHAGRIZ1]

DUI laws are not about safety.....they are about revenue.

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[Griz-O-Matic]

Texting and driving while you are drunk isn't nearly as dangerouse as having sex while driving. I'm pretty sure there are some academic writings that support this position.

 

[spsyk]

Too bad. Will be interesting to hear the circumstances. Obviously, he ought to be more careful. So anyone with the potential for a dui should move to St. Louis or move out of town? Now that's pretty funny. Just out of curiosity, what does Trumaine "have to lose" over a dui citation? You self-righteous types make me chuckle. I like Tru. I'm glad he and UM's other NFL players come back to Missoula.

Respect as a human being that doesn't put others in danger while behind the wheel.

So anyone that ever gets a DUI is less than human? Gotcha. :roll:




Since this site doesn't have a spoiler: Anyone that makes a mistake should be sent to a lifetime of hard labor in Siberia

Well, the drunk that hit me head on 60 MPH does not have to worry about Siberia, however my life has been disrupted, painful, and won't be overcome for the rest of my life.

I am regretful for her loss of such a young life, and leaving her 3year old daughter behind, although at the time, that more than likely occur to her, and unfortunately there are no do overs.

 

[Wolfman_Jack]

DUI laws are not about safety.....they are about revenue.

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Because a car is your property and you should get to do what you want in that car, somebody who finally gets it.

Legally speaking, if I'm hammered and run over a man walking home from the bar, he was never on my property so I'm not responsible for his injuries, the city is.

It makes me wonder how many innocent men have ended up behind bars simply because there was some alcohol in his blood when he was responsible for a speeding, 1500 pound rolling hunk of steel on the road.

 

[Ursa Major]

DUI laws are not about safety.....they are about revenue.

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Because a car is your property and you should get to do what you want in that car, somebody who finally gets it.

Legally speaking, if I'm hammered and run over a man walking home from the bar, he was never on my property so I'm not responsible for his injuries, the city is.

It makes me wonder how many innocent men have ended up behind bars simply because there was some alcohol in his blood when he was responsible for a speeding, 1500 pound rolling hunk of steel on the road.

What kind of "man" drives a 1,500 lbs. car? Pussy!

 

[bigtyme]

Texting and driving while you are drunk isn't nearly as dangerouse as having sex while driving. I'm pretty sure there are some academic writings that support this position.

I heard that the chemistry dude applied for a grant to get the findings of your claim.

 

[kemajic]

There is a big difference between what PR was talking about and drinking and driving. I drink and drive all the time but I'm not dumb enough nor not talented enough to get caught. Alpha gave me the tricks of the trade.

Studies show that texting and driving is more dangerous than drinking and driving. Here's an article from the NY Times entitled: "Texting Is More Dangerous Than Driving Drunk"

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/texting-is-more-dangerous-than-driving-drunk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

"Recent studies by the National Safety Council suggest that 28% of accidents are caused by drivers texting behind the wheel"

http://www.straighttalklaw.com/blog/texting-while-driving-worse-than-drunk-driving-washington-personal-injury-lawyer.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here's an article entitled: "Driving while Texting Six Times More Dangerous than Driving while Drunk"

http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/files/Driving-while-Texting-Six-Times-More-Dangerous-than-Driving-while-Drunk.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

None of that means that drinking and driving is safe though, and I'm pretty sure that's what matters.

Simply put, there's no excuse for someone like Tru to do something like this. He clearly has the money for a taxi, and he has a job that doesn't exactly look highly upon things like this, especially since he has been in trouble before. There's no way to justify this. He did something very stupid. End of story.

Actually, an arrest or legal charge is often the beginning of the story--not the end of the story. We'll see what happens with this one.

Yes, studies showing that texting and driving is 6 times more dangerous than driving while drunk doesn't mean drinking and driving is safe, but it does put some perspective and the comments that drinking and driving is incredibly dangerous or some horrible crime. Hundreds of thousands of people drive after drinking every night, without incident.

Agree; where's the Mothers Against Driving While Texting?

 

[PlayerRep]

Studies show that texting and driving is more dangerous than drinking and driving. Here's an article from the NY Times entitled: "Texting Is More Dangerous Than Driving Drunk"

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/texting-is-more-dangerous-than-driving-drunk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

"Recent studies by the National Safety Council suggest that 28% of accidents are caused by drivers texting behind the wheel"

http://www.straighttalklaw.com/blog/texting-while-driving-worse-than-drunk-driving-washington-personal-injury-lawyer.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here's an article entitled: "Driving while Texting Six Times More Dangerous than Driving while Drunk"

http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/files/Driving-while-Texting-Six-Times-More-Dangerous-than-Driving-while-Drunk.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

None of that means that drinking and driving is safe though, and I'm pretty sure that's what matters.

Simply put, there's no excuse for someone like Tru to do something like this. He clearly has the money for a taxi, and he has a job that doesn't exactly look highly upon things like this, especially since he has been in trouble before. There's no way to justify this. He did something very stupid. End of story.

Actually, an arrest or legal charge is often the beginning of the story--not the end of the story. We'll see what happens with this one.

Yes, studies showing that texting and driving is 6 times more dangerous than driving while drunk doesn't mean drinking and driving is safe, but it does put some perspective and the comments that drinking and driving is incredibly dangerous or some horrible crime. Hundreds of thousands of people drive after drinking every night, without incident.

Are you actually trying to justify drinking and driving just because it's a former Griz athlete?

You're a sad and pathetic little man. It doesn't matter if texting and driving is more dangerous, that has absolutely nothing to do with it. Nothing. Drinking and driving is still dangerous, whether hundreds of thousands of people get away with it or not.

Who's trying to justify drinking and driving? Not me. I'm just putting it in perspective, and pointing out a dui arrest does not equal a dui. People like you want to crucify people for allegedly drinking and driving, yet you text and drive and drive while talking on a cell phone all the time. You are more dangerous than someone who has a few beers and drives.

Let's bet $100 whether Johnson sends up being convicted of or pleading to a dui. If he does, you get $100. If not, then you pay me $100. Let's see if you have the balls to put your money where your mouth is.

 

[Ursa Major]

Has been the problem in the past! Not saying anyone is guilty of a crime here exept for those that will continually justify and rationalize any current or former Griz player's actions!

 

[PlayerRep]

Has been the problem in the past! Not saying anyone is guilty of a crime here exept for those that will continually justify and rationalize any current or former Griz player's actions!

Actually, the biggest problem here is people, like yourself, who continually jump to conclusions, ignore facts, post incorrect information, don't believe in US constitutional rights (including the presumption of innocence and due process), don't understand or have an appreciation of the criminal process, don't understand that an arrest or charge often does not lead to conviction of the charge, and then, even after little or nothing of the incident, continues to treat the initial charge as fact even after the charge has been dropped or gone away. The lack of respect--even ignorance--for the US constitution by some of you is quite astounding--actually frightening.

 

[UMGriz75]

The accident rate of mothers with small children has dramatically escalated in recent years, as a result of the "safety" requirement that small children be strapped in the back seat, with the result that mothers are now constantly turning and taking their eyes completely off the road.

The serious accident rate resulting from texting is nearly identical to, or exceeds, in every study done, the accident rate resulting from DUI.

Had Trumaine Johnson been arrested for "driving while texting," many of the same people who react with moralistic horror at DUI would likely laugh about it.

 

[argh!]

oh gawd, the egriz legal 'dream team' is at it again. i swear, if a griz player was charged with murder you clowns would be saying 'well, it was only a single murder. apparently all the holier-than-thou's out there don't realize that multiple murders are much worse, especially when there are children involved' - as if that has anything to do with what happened.

anyway, please proceed. it will be entertaining, if nothing else.