Persuasion, Indoctrination, and Inoculation
PERSUASION, INDOCTRINATION, AND INOCULATION 1
Persuasion, Indoctrination, and Inoculation
04/18/2013
Sarah K. Martinez
PSY 285
Instructor: Chris Shreve
PERSUASION, INDOCTRINATION, AND INOCULATION 2 There are many dangers that plague us in today’s society. One of the most pressing issues is that of driving under the influence of alcohol. This is a problem for many reasons. Firstly, driving while intoxicated is illegal. It shows the rising problem of substance abuse, and most importantly, driving drunk is deadly. According to "Drinkinganddriving.org" (2008-2013), "900,000 are arrested each year for DUI/DWI and a full 1/3 of those are repeat offenders”. None of us are perfect. We all do things every day that we should not do, but why would someone want to do something that they know would place them in a jail cell? There are many laws in the United States, but one that government officials stand strongly by is driving under the influence. Despite the seriousness of the offense, people still think that it is ok to get behind the wheel of a car, despite how many drinks they may have had. It does not matter if your final destination for the evening is literally just around the corner. Plenty of motor vehicle accidents happen close to home.
“Because laws differ from state to state, there is no consistent punishment for a DUI conviction. Instead, the sentence depends on whether or not the suspect pleaded guilty, BAC at the time of arrest, whether he or she is a first-time offender, if anyone was injured or property was damaged, additional charges, and if other drugs were also involved. For first time offenders, punishment can include some combination of a fine, jail time, tickets, probation, community service and a suspended driver’s license. Repeat offenders are more likely to lose their license, go to jail, have ignition interlocks placed on their car and be ordered to attend alcohol counseling. In some states, drunk drivers who are
Persuasion, Indoctrination, and Inoculation
04/18/2013
Sarah K. Martinez
PSY 285
Instructor: Chris Shreve
PERSUASION, INDOCTRINATION, AND INOCULATION 2 There are many dangers that plague us in today’s society. One of the most pressing issues is that of driving under the influence of alcohol. This is a problem for many reasons. Firstly, driving while intoxicated is illegal. It shows the rising problem of substance abuse, and most importantly, driving drunk is deadly. According to "Drinkinganddriving.org" (2008-2013), "900,000 are arrested each year for DUI/DWI and a full 1/3 of those are repeat offenders”. None of us are perfect. We all do things every day that we should not do, but why would someone want to do something that they know would place them in a jail cell? There are many laws in the United States, but one that government officials stand strongly by is driving under the influence. Despite the seriousness of the offense, people still think that it is ok to get behind the wheel of a car, despite how many drinks they may have had. It does not matter if your final destination for the evening is literally just around the corner. Plenty of motor vehicle accidents happen close to home.
“Because laws differ from state to state, there is no consistent punishment for a DUI conviction. Instead, the sentence depends on whether or not the suspect pleaded guilty, BAC at the time of arrest, whether he or she is a first-time offender, if anyone was injured or property was damaged, additional charges, and if other drugs were also involved. For first time offenders, punishment can include some combination of a fine, jail time, tickets, probation, community service and a suspended driver’s license. Repeat offenders are more likely to lose their license, go to jail, have ignition interlocks placed on their car and be ordered to attend alcohol counseling. In some states, drunk drivers who are
References: DrinkingandDriving.org. (2008-2013). Retrieved from http://www.drinkinganddriving.org/ How Stuff Works. (1998-2013). Retrieved from http://www.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/accidents-hazardous-conditions/dui3.htm Learn About Alcoholism. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.learn-about-alcoholism.com/statistics-on-alcoholics.html MADD. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.madd.org/blog/2012/december/drunk-driving-fatalities-fall.html