On Natasha’s blog Political Brainstorm I read and entry called “Legalize Drunk Driving.” In her entry, Natasha makes the argument that drunk driving shouldn’t be illegal, and that those who drive drunk should not get arrested and go to jail for it. I disagree. I definitely think drunk driving should stay illegal. One of the main points of the legal drinking age being 21 is because by this age and level of maturity, you should be well aware of how alcohol affects you, the consequences associated with drinking and driving (getting a DWI included), and understanding that you take responsibility for your actions. As Natasha states, taking someone to jail for a DWI after they have hit and killed someone, indeed wont “bring the dead back to life”, but a life has been taken and someone has to answer for it. In my opinion it damn well better be the person who took it. Alcohol is referred to as an “adult beverage” because you are expected to act like an adult when you are consuming it. Part of acting like an adult is drinking responsibly, knowing your limits, and not driving if you are too intoxicated to do so. If you choose to risk driving drunk then that is you making a decision. If you wind up killing an innocent person in the process, then that person’s death is your fault. It occurred as a result of your poor decision making. Whether your actions were intentional or not does not affect the fact that they happened.  If you get a bar of chocolate and intend to eat only one piece, but wind eating the whole thing and get sick to your stomach, you still have to deal with being sick to your stomach. Even though you never meant to eat the whole chocolate bar, it is still your fault that you did and you have to accept the consequences. Vague analogy I know, but you catch my drift. I do agree that alcohol ads and commercials shove drinking and getting drunk in our faces. However, after every single one of those ads they note to “please drink responsibly.” Bottom line, don’t drink and drive. If you do, be prepared to bear the burden of your actions.