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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by TheOak I fully appreciate your view on people that drink and drive. However, we cant punish on should of, would of, could of. If that was the case then just make running a red light a mandatory ...
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Re: Joe Morgan arrested for DUI
Originally Posted by TheOak
Oak, I respect the hell out of you brother; but where did I say punish this guy with 500 lashing with a cat of nine tails based of what "could" have happened?![]()
All I did was give an example of what "Could" have happened. I will go a re-read what I wrote, but I don't think I said he should be punished for what "could" have happened. I just don't agree with the "This isn't a big deal and Give the guy a break". I'll ask this for everyone who has gotten a DUI/DWI. Did the Judge and DA give you a break? If not, how big of a deal was it to you? |
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Re: Joe Morgan arrested for DUI
Originally Posted by SapperSaint
My intent wasn't to paint a picture that you wanted stiffer punishment on a "could of." However a lot of people do walk that rope. ![]()
I am not trying to make a lesser deal than what it is. There are however statements about this being a possible "problem", which it isn't. A DUI is not a problem where he gets drunk and beats on women etc... If you get my meaning. Seriously we have people talking about a damaged career. As far as punishment, Morgan will receive punishment from two entities which is twice as much as normal folk. The legal system will punish him accordingly, and then the league will hammer him also. I received zero favor in my DUI and the DA was related to me. I didn't ask for it either, I did the crime.... I payed my price. That being said, we all know one cat on his third DUI that not in jail and still driving.... And that is F-up. We are cool and zero disrespect was intended. Peace |
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Re: Joe Morgan arrested for DUI
Originally Posted by SapperSaint
Of course we wouldn't. But you're throwing in hypotheticals. If "if" was a fifth, we'd all be drunk.
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Re: Joe Morgan arrested for DUI
Originally Posted by SapperSaint
I like Joe Morgan, I really do; especially the fact that he worked his way to an opportunity; that said, I Have Just One Question -![]()
Why does it take the Death of a Child, A Mother, and/or A Father for Drinking and Driving to have Consequence? |
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Re: Joe Morgan arrested for DUI
Originally Posted by jeanpierre
Because laws are reactive. We are innocent until proven guilty, and we are punished for the act committed, not what could have happened.![]()
When a death is involved in a DUI normally manslaughter charges are brought against the offender also. |
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Re: Joe Morgan arrested for DUI
Oh he will pay the piper. The process of paying your debt to society for a DUI is painful.
Community Service - To be done on weekends Sitting through AA meetings. Typically all of those things all into the period of the 30 days when he will not have his license. Financially the league will punish him harder than the Courts. This i find quite difficult to swallow as what he does on his own personal time is not for an employer to punish. But it is in The CBA and that was agreed upon. |
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Re: Joe Morgan arrested for DUI
Full disclosure; I've had a DUI as well. Fact is, I'm no angel.
My rant is not to chastise the kid as if I'm perfect, it's more that I hate to see someone with so much, risk it all like that. Like many of us, I'm sure young Joe will learn his lesson. Joe's making an average of $466k per year. Call a cab. Hell, BUY a cab. |
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Re: Joe Morgan arrested for DUI
I've never had a DUI, but I remember doing a LOT of stupid things in my late teens and early 20's, including driving drunk but not getting caught or killing anyone. No telling what kind of trouble I would've gotten into if I would've had the amount of $$ that these guys have. Sometimes we forget that these guys, while they're men (rich men), are also still immature and finding their way. I'm not making excuses for them, just adding some perspective. I hope Joe learns from this and gets a chance to redeem himself.
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