The new Drager Breathalyzer's used by agencies in Alabama calibrate themselves before and after every test. I'm not sure what TN uses but to argue calibration now would not work. The best bet is not to take the test if you are drunk
RB ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <Roll>; <Tide>; <Fan>; <Digest-The>; <University>; <of>; <Alabama>; <Athletics>; <Discussion>; <List> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 12:02 PM Subject: [RollTideFan] Digest for 11/27/2001 01:00:10 AM Eastern Standard Time > Before I start this rant, a little background: > I was hit by a drunk driver, driving on the wrong side of the INTERSTATE in 1990. I broke 19 bones and ended up with more metal in my body that I care to think about. Needless to say, I am not a fan of drunk drivers. > > However, I remember back when I was in college. I had a few cocktails too. Actually, I don't know how I have a functioning liver today. I think calling someone an alcolohic or perpetuating the rumor that they are can only cause harm. > > btw...in defending a DUI, arguing the calibration of the breathalizer usually works, just due to the fact that calibrating the machine is time consuming and needs to be done frequently. Most agencies do not calibrate the machines per guidelines. > > Bottom line: If he is guilty, show him no preferential treatment. Even then, we should not "label" Mr. Beard as an alcoholic or perpetuate anything of the sort. Only believe half of what you see on campus and NONE of what you hear. > > <stepping off soapbox> > ROLL TIDE! > Sonja > > > To unsubscribe from this list just send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a BLANK subject line and the single word "UNSUBSCRIBE" (without the quotes) in the body or visit http://www.RollTideFan.net
