Constituent Letter

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Issue: I am choosing to use the pending bill which I selected: H.R. 2129: Drunk Driving Repeat Offender Act of 2011.
Representative:  Bob Filner (D- CA51) (**CO-SPONSER)
Written to Pat Meehen

Dear Representative Meehan, I am aware of the current  H.R. 2129: Drunk Driving Repeat Offender Act of 2011 pending in committees of the House currently, I wish for you to speak out to support this law to send it on it's way to be passed.  Seeing as to how you're involved in the Transportation and Infrastructure committee, the issue of drunk driving should be of importance to you.  From what I have reasearched and learned to understand, the law basically puts the restraint of additional consequences of repeat offenders of driving under the influence of alcohol.  It has come to my attention that the punishment for such repetitive and reckless behavior is a required breathalize like device which would be used to restrict the ignition of the offender's car engine.  This is to obtain a measure of the BAC level of the driver to ensure they are not under the influence of alcohol when operating their vehicle.  Although the law could come off as a violation of privacy to some, it is a fact that driving is a privelage, not a right, and if the right is abused (especially on repeated occassions) then the consequences should become more intense.  I am aware of the many other hefty fines, license suspensions and correctional facility oppertunities which also come complimentary with breaking the DUI laws but with repeat offenders it may actually take a physical limitation to keep them in order.  I have had my  license now for a little less than six months and I want to assure my safety when I am on the road.  That being said, I know the teenage group of new drivers is the most informed of drunk driving dangers as a method of prevention; but if this law is passed down the fear of additional consequences for the stupid behavior may be the step to help us make that right decision.  Lastly, this law should be passed because with any and every effort to restrict citizens from driving under the influence there is another step taking towards saving lives which are taking by the horrible fate.  There are also so many special groups such as MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) who stand behind me on this issue and would offer you gratitute and support as well if you help them.  Pass H.R. 2129: Drunk Driving Repeat Offender Act of 2011 and save lives!