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writes:I went to a party..And remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, Mum So I had a sprite instead. +I felt proud of myself, The way you said I would, That I didn't drink and drive, Though some friends said I should. +I made a healthy choice, And your advice to me was right, The party finally ended, And the kids drove out of sight. +I got into my car, Sure to get home in one piece, I never knew what was coming, Mum Something I expected least. +Now I'm lying on the pavement, And I hear the policeman say, The kid that caused this wreck was drunk, Mum, his voice seems far away. +My own blood's all around me, As I try hard not to cry. I can hear the paramedic say, This girl is going to die. +I'm sure the guy had no idea, While he was flying high, Because he chose to drink and drive, Now I would have to die. +So why do people do it, Mum Knowing that it ruins lives? And now the pain is cutting me, Like a hundred stabbing knives. +Someone should have taught him, That it's wrong to drink and drive. Maybe if his parents had, I'd still be alive. +My breath is getting shorter, Mum I'm getting really scared. These are my final moments, And I'm so unprepared. +I wish that you could hold me Mum, As I lie here and die. I wish that I could say, 'I love you, Mum!' So I love you and good-bye. {For and on behalf of M*A*D*D 'Mother's Against Drunk Drivers'}BigSisxXxXx
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reader, BigSis +, writes (20 December 2008):
BigSis is verified as being by the original poster of the question Hi everyone, BigSis is back.xXx* Now, as we're fast approaching the end of the year, I just wanted to add to my article in relation to the drink and driving issues, and because it's Christmas people tend to get a little too 'merry' and a lot less aware of the dangers out there. So whether you're out with friends celebrating the festivities, or just an innocent office party goer with all the intentions of walking home or getting a cab, the temptation and dangers could still be lurking about.I don't think these warnings can be heard too many times as they still seem to be being ignored. * Please, please don't even think about getting behind a steering wheel if you've had a drink, and don't accept any offers of getting into a car with someone you know who's had a drink. Remember ~ their reflexes aren't as sharp when under the influence, and if they insist they feel fine....DO NOT bother giving yourself time to even consider it! !! Not taking heed of these warnings could result in this being yours or some other innocent soul's last Christmas. !!Now for some of the facts....* In the UK for eg. the drink driving limit is:35 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath; or80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood; or107 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine. {I've typed out a guideline at the end of this post just to make it easier in understanding the above figures.} * The legal drink drive limit cannot be safely converted into a certain number of units, as it depends on a number of factors to include gender, body mass and how quickly your body absorbs alcohol into the blood stream. * Oh...and if you think that drinking coffee or having a cold shower will sober you up, you're wrong... as this DOES NOT remove alcohol from your blood stream. OKAY?:o) Even if you feel fine after drinking heavily in the evening there is still a high possibility that you will be above the legal limit should you drive the following morning, and if you want to know how long the effects of alcohol take to wear off.... well on average it takes one hour for a healthy liver to process one unit of alcohol, however ~ it does depend on your body mass, gender and how much food you have consumed. * What constitutes a unit of alcohol? Well one unit of alcohol is 10ml (1cl) by volume, or 8g by weight, of pure alcohol.How to calculate how many units there are in a drink... A unit of alcohol is measured by the size (ml) and strength (% *alcohol by volume* or ABV) of the drink. Here's that guideline: WINE: *ABV* 12% - small 125ml = 1.5 units and a standard 175ml glass = 2.1 Units.Or *ABV 14% - 125ml glass = 1.75 units and a 175ml glass = 2.45 units.BEER:Half Pint - ABV 3% = 1 unit. 1 Pint = 2 units.Half Pint - ABV 4% = 1.1 units. 1 Pint = 2.2 units.Half Pint - ABV 5% = 1.4 units. A 330ml Bottle = 1.7 units and 1 pint = 2.8 units.SPIRITS:ABV 40% - A single shot {23ml} = 1 unit, and a double shot {50ml} = 2 units. * Once again, please take heed and pay attention to the warnings that are offered, even caution your family and friends too, you really have to agree with me, as it does make sense. So after all that, I can now take this opportunity in wishing you and yours ~ a very safe and enjoyable Festive Season, and a very Happy New Year, from me......BigSisxXxPS..."Eat Drink and Be Merry!"
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reader, BigSis +, writes (22 October 2008):
BigSis is verified as being by the original poster of the questionWith pleasure Mamma,
The more who read it, the better, and with a bit of luck, this whole thing might just sink in.
Take care and thanks.
BigSis
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 October 2008):
This is very ...sad, giving me shivers, but I think can be very effective.
May I copy this? I would like to use it with some don't drink and drive campaigns at High Schools and newspapers?
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 October 2008): Gosh - I welled up reading this x
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 October 2008): Big Sis
I support you with this alert 100%
This is a message to young and old to avoid DRINKING AND DRIVING;
I have empathy with any body who have been personally involved; been there;
I also have sympathy with those who have lost loved ones( been there)
BUT
Let us join hands(because we know the pain, we have experienced it);
Let us UNITE against this EVIL CRIME and to say:
AVOID DRINKING AND DRIVING.
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reader, BigSis +, writes (15 October 2008):
BigSis is verified as being by the original poster of the questionSmiles,
You are one tough cookie. That whole ordeal must have been awful for you and your family, and on top of that - losing a partner too?!
Well done you for being so strong. Some are less fortunate.
I was a little concerned when I put up this thread, in fear of really upsetting and bringing back memories to those like yourself, but we all know, it's reality, it's happening every second of every minute of every hour...day, week, month, year!
So here you have it folks...living proof, one very lucky survivor.
BigSis
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 October 2008): Big Sis
I can relate to this very well; in 1986 I was the girl on the side of the road; when the doctor asked somebody for a blanket to cover me( for warmth due to shock, I realized later); I was the girl hoping my mom was close; a head on collusion; due to a guy that was drunk; driving on the wrong side of the road; this POEM, brought back so many memories; but yes, I can relate to it 100%.
Fortunately for me, I survived; with lots of injuries and a long road of recovery; yeah, I know the feeling and am a living witness of the damages that can be caused by people drinking and driving; it took many hours of surgery and months of being in a wheel chair and learning how to walk again; BUT , vow I am grateful, I survived and recovered completely; both physically and emotionally; the emotional damage took almost longer; it was not easy to FORGIVE; it was not easy to FORGET and to let go of the FEAR but I managed;
Yes, it is a very true but sad poem; however, it is REALITY.
I have lost a life partner of nearly 6 years in 2000; due to a car accident; the other driver was drunk; so yes; I do relate to this poem very much;
It is sending a very strong message to one and all:
DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.
I was very fortunate; Thank God; I survived, but I also know the pain when loved ones dom't survive.
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reader, BigSis +, writes (14 October 2008):
BigSis is verified as being by the original poster of the questionI am sorry if this is upsetting people, but we really do need to get the point across.
Christmas is almost here again, and it's that time of the year when the majority of us and our loved one's are going to be enjoying the festivities and partying, not to mention celebrating on New Year's Eve.
Let's see the old year out with a bang...not in a bag!
Having said that, it's not only at Christmas, it's any time of the year.
For the sake of a few extra quid for a taxi, bus or train, is it not worth more than a life? Not only for the victims but also for the one's they've left behind.
Like the girl in the poem, she heeded her mum's advice and didn't have a drink, but some other idiot did, and cost her her life.
*Alcohol kills thousands every year.*
On average, 45% of all car accidents with fatalities were from drunk drivers. One person shares this story:
"My friends and I were at a party. After having only 2 drinks each, we decided to go home. No one was designated to drive, and we got careless on the road. Alcohol debilitated my reaction time. I was driving. I hit another car coming directly at us after crossing over the center line. I killed two people that night - one of them a friend in my car... it is something I will never forget and it will always haunt me. "
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*You endanger others when you drink.*
Last year alone, millions of people were at risk of losing their life because of other people's poor choices to drink. Another viewer relates this experience:
"It was getting late - I didn't realize how drunk I had become. By the time I had my 4th drink for new year's celebration, I had become violent. Thank goodness I was not driving anywhere that night. Without intention, I seriously injured my little brother and almost killed my parents."
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What you should do:
- Designate a driver or even book a cab in advance, if you know you're gonna be consuming alcohol.
- Don't drive around on New Year's Eve, you may think you're safe because you're sober, but there will be others who aren't!
- Parents: Keep alcohol away from the children, but if your children are of the legal age to drink, then please, please instruct and remind them of the dangers of drinking.
STAY SAFE!!
BigSis
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reader, WiccanWonder +, writes (14 October 2008):
 That is so sad, im about to start crying :(
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 October 2008): Damn Bigsis, you was right, it made me cry. I hate when kids die young, so much potential.. They could have been Einstein, Elvis, Paul Newman, so much potential, so much to give... My motto is "drink and drive and kill a child", people are so selfish.... I hate when children get hurt....
We all got to learn, we live in this world together, everyone is a brother, a sister, a mother, a father. Less about what you want and more about how we can work together.. Damn, I hate sad things, thanks again for making me cry. Me thoughts are with all the mothers who have had to bury their kids early through stupid, avoidable mistakes...(Diovanlestat leaves room quietly to get tissue to dry eyes)
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