Re: (no subject-really)

[trishab@interwebb.com (Trisha Blethen)]

Michael Shields wrote:
> 
> > I was strictly thinking of reaction times since being a highly qualified
> > race car driver used to reacting to automotive events at 200 MPH and
> > drinking alcohol both affect one's driving capabilities, in opposite
> > ways of course. And if "Mario" could also "hold his liquor," well then
> > ...?
> 
> Ok, let's concede for the sake of argument that being a world-class
> racing driver and being drunk were somehow able to cancel each other out
> and make drunk-Mario equal in skill to an average driver.  Even if that
> were true -- you're not Mario Andretti.
> 
> Pilots have incredible training but the FAA has the "twenty-four hours
> bottle to throttle" rule.  There is a reason for that.
> 
> If you drink, don't drive.  If you drive, don't drink.

Having been involved with drunk drivers.....I say amen to that.  Also,
there is nothing more dangerous than a drunk racer.