• nullspace@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    When a few beers cost as much as a 12 pack and a DUI can completely derail your life, I don’t blame them.

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      2 months ago

      Well, I mean… a DUI should derail one’s life, otherwise it could ruins someone else’s life.

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        2 months ago

        My point being grandpa would be forced to pour out his car beer before spending the night in the drunk tank, receiving a small fine without even missing work. The punishments today are harsh and life-altering. They’re so successful as a deterrent that many young people just don’t even see the point in drinking at all, hence the reduced drinking in gen Z.