Comments on: Swimming at last!

By: shadylady

shadylady — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:43:00 +0000

I don't have a boat, so I won't be in danger of boating under the influence.

Or boating at all, for that matter.

How about blogging? Blogging under the influence? Is there a penalty for that besides social ostracism and ridicule?

By: Kelsey

Kelsey — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:24:00 +0000

It seems you are correct mother. As long as you are not “under the influence” which is defined as the .08% like driving. But I would propose that it is not enforced, except after accidents happen, which is too late. ALSO don’t drink and drive while your kids and kids friends are tubing and you are the only adult. JUST DON’T. I stand by that.

By: Momeree

Momeree — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:57:00 +0000

I think it’s actually legal to consume alcoholic beverages while operating a boat. It’s just not legal to be over the limit. Don’t shoot me, I’m just the messenger.

By: Brittany

Brittany — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:17:00 +0000

i’ve been keeping up with reading your blog but haven’t been so hot on commenting. just know that you are one of a handful of people that entertain me while i’m at work.

thanks for the BBQ last week! it was very bueno! i had fun and the food was awesome! and i’m looking forward to using our new frisbee!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:09:00 +0000

I would love to swim with you!

By: Penelope

Penelope — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:57:00 +0000

I was going to say unbelievable, but no, it's believable. I don't get anyone who will put other people at risk, especially their family, by drinking alcohol while driving a motor vehicle of any kind. If the harbor police caught the idiot he would have been arrested.

FYI: "The penalties for BUI are less harsh than that of a DUI. It is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $1,000.00 fine." (I am not smart -- just looked it up out of curiosity.)

On the other hand, a little vigilantism would be satisfying, "is a person who ignores due process of law and enacts his or her own form of justice" (via wikipedia -- tee hee)

Speaking of laws, I sometimes fantasize going back to the pillory, where a criminal was locked into a device with just their head and hands sticking out of it -- in the middle of town. The punishment would be public humiliation, and often resulted in physical abuse (limited to pummeling them with fruits and vegetables. I think there would be fewer crimes.

We could have pillory stations set up in various populated locations: Seattle Center, just outside Safeco Field, all major malls, airports, etc.

Wow -- I would throw a tomato at a law-breaker! However, the owner of the dog that pooped in your yard would be clobbered with a watermellon!