http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-04/21/content_12367136.htm
Law makers in China want to take away drunk driver's licenses away for ten years. That is a really long time to not be able to drive. Yes i think that, that is a pretty harsh punishment i think it should be taken away but not for ten years. However i do not think it would be as bad as having your licenses taken away if you live in the US. China has better public transportation then the US and most people already us that so it would not be to hard to get where you want to go without a licenses. Compered to the US if you are not able to drive it is very difficult to get around, because the public transportation is not the best here because it is almost expected for every one to have a car.
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Personally I agree with this policy. Punishment in the United States for things such as drunk driving and drugs is not much more than a wrist slap. Why should a drunk driver in the US only get really punished if they happen to hurt someone? Even though the percentage of people hurt is much higher whenever drinking is involved.
ReplyDeleteI can see how the issue of drunk driving will become even more prevalent in China with the rapidly growing number of drivers. Also in major cities in China there is much less of a reason for driving drunk. When I was in China the cheap cabs and amazing public transportation made getting around without a car really easy.