Tyler Baze - put the whiskey down, son

[Port Conway Lane]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

I don't think anyone here thinks that alcoholism is a reason to not face consequences, especially for actions that are illegal, which includes driving under the influence. I have no problem with people ending up in jail for DUI or losing their licenses. And not because I think it's a deterrent- because alcoholism is a disease, it's not going to respond to punishment. How many people have repeated DUI's? I think they should lose their licenses and serve jail time because they're a menace behind the wheel.

So of course Baze should face consequences. But to assume it's just a character flaw really ignores what alcoholism is.

To me if it is a disease for one it is a disease for all or it is a choice people make. I reacted to my drinking only when the unthinkable happened. As I stated before Others aren't as fortunate. Some people don't give a flying **** and some have a death wish. I have empathy for anyone who has lost a loved one to alchoholism and my belief as to whether I have a disease or a choice is based only on my personal experience and no one elses.