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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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JoeAltmaier
5867 days ago
Agreed. Like calling tax collectors "terrorist". What then do we call those who blow up schools?
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