Went to jail

[pgriz]

Judging by the tone (or interpretation) of the OP's opening post, I did not gather a feeling of remorse. As such, the replies are warranted and hopefully serve as a wake-up call to the OP.

I did a little calculation and based on Anthony's mass, worked out that he consumed the equivalent of 2-3 liters of wine. The fact that Anthony shared this information with us indicates that he's aware, but perhaps has not yet decided to act on whatever causes him to drink to that level. We all know that what he did was not right, and I think Anthony does too, although he may not have reconciled it in his mind as to what this level of consumption of alcohol is telling him. Let us all be thankful that no-one was hurt (that we know of), and that this admission allows Anthony to start making the changes that need to be made. Abuse of alcohol often starts out as a coping mechanism, and the reason for needing coping with needs to be addressed. We cannot do it for him, and he has to want to do it. Anthony, if you read this post, please get the counselling you need, both for the alcohol and for whatever has caused you the pain you're trying to drown.

 

[KmH]

I don't read anything that sounded like reaching out for help, being contrite, or apologetic .
I hear a guy that is whining that he now has to pay a stiff price for his actions and decisions, and wants everyone to feel sorry for him.

Now I have to do nine months of alkeyhol school, surrender my license and jump through whatever hoops they put in front of me. The last time I had trouble with the court was in 1983, back then the Bulls segregated everyone by what you looked like, now they ask you stupid questions and go from there.

I think the "Bulls" that "ask you stupid questions and go from there." refer to higher ranking prison guards/staff, and the OP got to 'room' and 'interact' with some people he didn't think he should have had to.

 

[BGeise]

Sorry bud not sorry for you

 

[runnah]

I don't read anything that sounded like reaching out for help, being contrite, or apologetic . I hear a guy that is whining that he now has to pay a stiff price for his actions and decisions, and wants everyone to feel sorry for him.

Agreed.

 

[Vince.1551]

Drive safe, stay safe and keep others safe.

 

[snowbear]

Please get some help, and call a cab if there's a next time.

 

[mmaria]

I've already said that I have nothing nice to say...

My opinion is something between Paul's and KmH's.

I actually deleted the rest of what I wrote because I just can't be nice regarding this subject.

 

[Designer]

O.K., I'll go for being the odd man out on this one. I for one am not going to pile on. I can imagine how it must feel.

 

[mmaria]

I can imagine how it must feel.

what?

 

[Designer]

I can imagine how it must feel.

what?

I'm very empathetic.

Odd man out.

 

[Rob99]

I have a bike for sale on eBay.

 

[shefjr]

I can imagine how it must feel.

what?

I'm very empathetic.

Odd man out.

I agree with you. I try not to judge. Judge not lest ye be judged sort of thing. I have never been in the situation he is in. However, in my younger days I did make errors in judgment where I did foolish things like drive when I shouldn't have once or twice. I was just blessed that I never hurt anyone and was never caught. To err is human and I don't see how piling on is gonna be helpful in this situation either.


I also want to state that I'm not judging those who want to pass judgement either. I'm just saying I choose not to.

 

[sashbar]

I am not a judge and I am not a policeman. And I am not going to demonstare my moral high ground. I just wish it will never happen to the OP again.

 

[snerd]

When I was growing up in the late 60's early '70's, it was a really big joke, alcoholism. People even made a living emulating drunks in the media! All the chic shows had people drinking in them, Laugh In, Dean Martin, The Rat Pack, etc. Ha ha hee hee, all one big funny funny!

Not so funny nowadays. I don't guess you could ever know what it's like to kill someone............ until after you do it. Then it's too late. This big fat second chance should be taken immediately!!!

 

[NancyMoranG]

Wait...a breakthrough.... Snerd is making sense, is he off his drugs? From surgery as you may know
i am of the age that drinking AND driving actually wasn't a crime! Yikes! The stuff we all must have done in our foolish days.

i wonder what Freud would say of the comments here ...does Designer have someone close that has/ had a problem as he seems sympathetic, and Maria has no one in her life too understand this problem? Just guessing, I unfortunately have a family member with this problem and it makes you want to love them and help them but worry every day even when things are great for so long.

My comment is that I wish when someone does something stupid, whatever it is, do NOT take someone with you. I wish the OP well in this situation.
Nancy