If a loved one asked you to take a life, would you do it? Would you stab someone in the heart or pull the trigger? Consider the weight of taking a human life. Every time you drive while intoxicated, you implicitly agree to put others' lives at risk. You become a de facto hitman, hired by the alcohol you consume, and accept the consequences. Do you understand the gravity of this contract?
I could cite statistics and emphasize that driving under the influence is a crime, but you might dismiss it, thinking you won't become a statistic or get caught. You might believe you can drive skillfully after a few drinks, despite slowed reactions and impaired judgment. But the truth is, bad things can happen to anyone.
You've seen warnings and public service announcements about the dangers of driving under the influence, but you might think it won't happen to you. Listen again: when you drive drunk, you risk lives. You might feel woozy, but shake it off. You might not react quickly enough to avoid a collision. And when you do, the consequences can be devas0tating.
Imagine being pulled from the wreckage, only to see the destruction you caused. A family, gone. A mother, grieving. Children, lost. All because of your preventable, selfish choice. Would you care if it were your own family? Would you care if someone killed them due to a choice you've made many times before?
The next time you get behind the wheel after drinking, remember the contract you're signing. Remember the lives you're putting at risk. And make a different choice.
Choices Matter
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