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February 02, 2006
Horse Lovers are Stable People
In case you missed it:
Lawmakers Prefer Drunks on Horses, Bikes
PIERRE, South Dakota (AP) -- South Dakota lawmakers decided Wednesday that it's better to have drunks on horses and bicycles instead of behind the wheel of an auto or truck.
The state Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill 6-1 that will exempt horses and bikes from drunken driving laws, meaning intoxicated people who either pedal or saddle up to get home after a night at the bar cannot be arrested for drunken driving.
...A former lawman, Sen. Gene Abdallah, agreed. Better to have drunks on bikes and horses than motor vehicles, he said.
"I can't believe that a horse is going to intentionally run into anything," Abdallah said. "This is a good avenue to get some people home."
That is so awesome. I would honestly - and gladly - pay $800 to watch any one of my drunken associates hoist themselves onto a trusty steed at the end of the night. "Giddyup on homeward!"
I might even know where we might even find one...oh, this is all coming together so delightfully. I am atwitter with anticipation.
Speaking of delighful atwitterness, the title of this post? Taken directly from a sweatshirt I was given for my 13th birthday.
Oh. God.
Save me.
No, seriously.
I'm ready.
Posted by Bree at February 2, 2006 01:25 PM