[RAY]

By the grace of God, in our youth, more than a few of us could have been in his shoes. Not excusing him, but it is the truth.

Thank God for MAD, and the resulting laws, they have done us a great service by instilling in much of the public conscience the danger of drinking and driving, never mind its stupidity.

As to the mother, yes it is in the hands of others, but could it be that she is also an understanding gracious lady. Sure he should pay a price, but 51 years for a stupid youthful mistake?

Flame away, if you are qualified to throw the first stone!

[Popman]

but 51 years for a stupid youthful mistake?

Oh' I agree the penalty is excessive, but the charges should not be dropped. He did after all kill someone

[AmericaUnited]

By the grace of God, in our youth, more than a few of us could have been in his shoes.

I agree with you on this. If the kid is basically a good kid and not some unrepentent, souless, habituall ofender, why destroy two lives?