Over the last century, the Land of the Free has slowly transformed into a land governed by endless laws, largely by cracking down on vices instead of actual crimes, creating a society that would render us all criminals if our behavior were constantly observed. Meanwhile, the state has steadily expanded its use of mass surveillance, largely under the pretext of fighting “terror.”
This is a toxic mixture.
In theory, I don’t hate the idea of something that prevents drunk idiots from even starting their car, provided it’s essentially just an immobilizer and does nothing more than force the driver to find a ride.
Personally I think it needs to do one better. It not only needs to force the driver to find another ride but offer options for getting that ride. Drunk drivers are absolutely disgusting, but leaving people stranded is a bit of a liability I would think.
It’s all in how it’s implemented.
In theory, I don’t hate the idea of something that prevents drunk idiots from even starting their car, provided it’s essentially just an immobilizer and does nothing more than force the driver to find a ride.
Drunks have been finding ways to get around those things since they’ve been invented. It won’t stop anyone.
Personally I think it needs to do one better. It not only needs to force the driver to find another ride but offer options for getting that ride. Drunk drivers are absolutely disgusting, but leaving people stranded is a bit of a liability I would think.