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by sasmith 5867 days ago
None of the listed offenses are universally crimes (in the US): Speeding is frequently an infraction (eg, http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/distcrt/traffic.htm). Underage drinking is often legal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_drinking_age). Having a couple of drinks will almost never put you above the legal BAC (http://www.drunkdrivingdefense.com/general/bac.htm, http://www.ohsinc.com/drunk_driving_laws_blood_breath%20_alc...). Marijuana use is decriminalized in many states (although it remains a federal crime) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis#United_Sta...).
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Agreed. Like calling tax collectors "terrorist". What then do we call those who blow up schools?