Fox and Friends debates Ignition Interlock
Tony Fulton, Nebraska State Senator, and Sarah Longwell, ABI, were both guests on Fox New's show Fox and Friends. As usual Ms. Longwell argued the point that DUI offenders should not have interlock devices if they were just out having beers at a ball game, or drinking wine with dinner. The only offender that she believes should have an interlock mandated are those blowing high BrAC levels at the time of arrest, or repeat offenders.
Senator Fulton continued to display his foresight on the issue, siting relevant statistics that led the Nebraska Legislature to unanimously pass their 1st time offender ignition interlock bill. He expressed that Nebraska fully intends to use the available technology to protect the citizens of Nebraska. He also made it very clear to Ms. Longwell that in Nebraska the punishment does fit the crime.
Ms. Longwell works for the American Beverage Institute. What exactly would you think she is getting paid to do here? Not surprising that she is against a law that would make people think twice before heading out for an evening of drinking.
A link to the full interview can be found by clicking here.
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