On-the-spot fines for being drunk in Ireland


	On-the-spot fines for being drunk in Ireland

tidbit2

9-15-2008 10:37 AM

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tidbit2 says:

they might not have the resources to deal with that many people
here there are various degrees of drunkeness
being tipsy,merry,scuttered,plastered etc.
they do stand to make a fortune on this
Its lazy policing if you ask me
a quick buck like a lot of stuff that goes on
they call it the nanny state
well thats what you get with paternal authority
and everyone depending on them to take care of everything

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9-15-2008 4:05 PM

carrerinyes

You make a good point about the degrees of drunkeness!
The treasury will make a mint!!!

9-15-2008 8:18 PM

tanyamm

They get you coming and going. Can't drive after drinking and if you walk they'll nail you for not walking straight.

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