"The problem with your opinion is you don't understand that alcohol related cases are prosecuted more because alcohol related cases occur more."
Not at .08, .10 or even .12. They occur more at about .14 and above. The reality is that the alcohol is prosecuted in a "might" cause a crash as well as a "has" caused a crash scenario. While the rest of the negligence is only "sometimes" prosecuted in a "has" caused a crash scenario.
"Being coherent behind the wheel is the most important aspect to driving."
That is what I have been saying. Being coherent also requires paying attention and being prepared for adverse actions by outside influences.
And at the most, drunk driver's should lose their license and pay fines to cover the paperwork regardless if someone is killed or not. Prison is for criminals and criminals intend to commit crimes. Hell, if they can let a child sex offender out early based on rehabilitation then it certainly shouldn't require prison for a traffic violator to be rehabilitated. Suspend the license until they learn their lesson. Strict penalties belong to severe criminals. 12 years is a strict penalty. Being coherent also requires paying attention and being prepared for adverse actions by outside influences.
That's why cell phones and easting/drinking should be prohibited while a vehicle is in motion. Pull the car over and stuff the burger or wait until you get to your destination. I totally agree that all of that is negligence.