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Rep. Rukavina arrested on DUI charge
pioneer press ^ | 8-02-04 | Associated Press

Posted on 08/02/2004 3:10:26 PM PDT by Rakkasan1

DULUTH, Minn. - Rep. Tom Rukavina, DFL-Virginia, was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence.

Rukavina, 54, was arrested on Highway 169 in Mountain Iron at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday after deputies saw him driving erratically, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Department said in a news release.

He was cited for fourth-degree DUI after being given field sobriety tests. He took a blood-alcohol test at the county jail and registered 0.15.

Rukavina was cooperative, Sheriff Ross Litman said. He was

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""I don't think there would be one person saved by a .08 law," said Tom Rukavina, a Minnesota legislator representing the state's Iron Range, a sparsely populated region west of Lake Superior. "All we would have is more arrests." (from pioneer press story-2002)

another day, another DFL arrest.I guess he was speaking of and for himself...

1 posted on 08/02/2004 3:10:27 PM PDT by Rakkasan1
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To: Rakkasan1

DUI laws are by and large a cash cow for local governments. I do believe in individuals being responsible and not getting behind the wheel when impaired, I don't think the way it is set up now is the answer. Impairment could mean Granny is off her meds, Uncle Joe has pulled a double shift at the chicken plant, and is very tired, or Bubba is just too damn stupid to drive. Oh, yeah, and Buffy slept late, needs to get her mascara on while arguing with her boyfriend on the cell phone.


2 posted on 08/02/2004 3:15:48 PM PDT by Laura Earl (Winner of the RKBA 10K. What's my secret? I exercise regularly, and take Trollitol every morning.)
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To: Laura Earl

thought it ironic. guy opposed raising the DUI level to that
of most states...


3 posted on 08/02/2004 3:18:14 PM PDT by Rakkasan1 (Justice of the Piece- "HOPE" : Hand Over Paycheck Envelope)
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To: Rakkasan1

He has a high DUH level to go with his DUI level.


4 posted on 08/02/2004 3:19:53 PM PDT by Laura Earl (Winner of the RKBA 10K. What's my secret? I exercise regularly, and take Trollitol every morning.)
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To: Laura Earl

A .15 blood alcohol level is drunk, but not badly drunk. I don't know what the legal limit should be. But I am in favor of aggressive enforcement.


5 posted on 08/02/2004 3:24:01 PM PDT by NutCrackerBoy
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To: Rakkasan1

Tom Rukavina: calling Friends of Bill W.


6 posted on 08/02/2004 3:29:39 PM PDT by i_dont_chat
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To: NutCrackerBoy

I'm in favor of patrolling and stopping people who are TRULY driving poorly and potentially endangering lives. I'm in favor of a mandatory drivers test at age 65, and then an annual test when one reaches age 70. I'm in favor of restrictions on teens driving (only during certain hours, and with a limited number of passengers). I'm NOT in favor of traps set up to raise revenues of local government. And before you ask, I am a 44 year old female. I drink, and when I do I do not drive. The only traffic fine I've ever had is for exceeding the speed limit. I have a good friend who was once Prez of the local MADD chapter, and she agrees that drunk driving laws are out of hand.


7 posted on 08/02/2004 3:32:17 PM PDT by Laura Earl (Winner of the RKBA 10K. What's my secret? I exercise regularly, and take Trollitol every morning.)
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To: Laura Earl

Well there, irma, now that you've voted to make me do the hoops in order to drive, I am going to take away your cell phone, your hair brush, nail polish and compack mirror in lieu of fining you a bundle.


8 posted on 08/02/2004 3:41:12 PM PDT by harrowup (Just naturally perfect and humble of course)
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Now you're just being dang mean. And who are you calling irma! ;)


9 posted on 08/02/2004 3:44:18 PM PDT by Laura Earl (Winner of the RKBA 10K. What's my secret? I exercise regularly, and take Trollitol every morning.)
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To: harrowup

By the way, I just may steal your tagline when mine goes stale.


10 posted on 08/02/2004 3:45:05 PM PDT by Laura Earl (Winner of the RKBA 10K. What's my secret? I exercise regularly, and take Trollitol every morning.)
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she agrees that drunk driving laws are out of hand.

So, does she speak against them?

It would make natinal news, I am sure.

11 posted on 08/02/2004 3:46:23 PM PDT by TopQuark
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I'm in favor of patrolling and stopping people who are TRULY driving poorly and potentially endangering lives.

I support the death penalty for drivers who cruise 45 in the left hand lane with a cell phone stuck to their ear.

12 posted on 08/02/2004 3:49:59 PM PDT by TontoKowalski
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To: TopQuark

natinal news? Sorry, but I am the spelling Nazi. No soup for you!!


13 posted on 08/02/2004 3:52:10 PM PDT by Laura Earl (Winner of the RKBA 10K. What's my secret? I exercise regularly, and take Trollitol every morning.)
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To: TontoKowalski

Damn straight! They SHOULD be pulled over and handed a ticket. It's against the law here to drive in the left lane and a slower pace than the traffic flow.


14 posted on 08/02/2004 3:54:22 PM PDT by Laura Earl (Winner of the RKBA 10K. What's my secret? I exercise regularly, and take Trollitol every morning.)
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To: TontoKowalski

Death penalty is extreme by the way. I favor locking them in a cell with Shrillary speeches piped in 24/7 til they LOSE their minds.


15 posted on 08/02/2004 3:57:23 PM PDT by Laura Earl (Winner of the RKBA 10K. What's my secret? I exercise regularly, and take Trollitol every morning.)
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To: Laura Earl
I just may steal your tagline when mine goes stale.

That is why I thought of Irma Bombeck as in her, The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank...

16 posted on 08/02/2004 4:01:13 PM PDT by harrowup (Just naturally perfect and humble of course)
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To: harrowup

(she spelled her name Erma) I loved Erma's writings. She was such a hoot.


17 posted on 08/02/2004 4:06:31 PM PDT by Laura Earl (Winner of the RKBA 10K. What's my secret? I exercise regularly, and take Trollitol every morning.)
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To: NutCrackerBoy

In Alabama it was .10 and they can be charged with a lower reading if their is sufficient evidence. I am sure he was, "framed like o.j." Some evil republican got him intoxicated and called the police. The repub wanted his congressional seat.


18 posted on 08/02/2004 4:08:18 PM PDT by No Surrender No Retreat (These Colors Never Run( 7.62))
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To: Laura Earl

yep, if you drive after 1 beer in less than an hour you're a drunk driver - easily will not pass the 08 threshold - pulled over, game and match your life has ended


19 posted on 08/02/2004 4:20:11 PM PDT by Republicus2001
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To: Laura Earl

I like irma better. Erma is just so damn metro.


20 posted on 08/02/2004 4:25:30 PM PDT by harrowup (Just naturally perfect and humble of course)
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