Comments on: McDavid Man Gets 2.5 Years In Prison For DUI

By: very sad

very sad — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:41:53 +0000

I was very sorry to read this article about Aaron! I know his sister and other family members. Many times whenever something like this happens different people from the community wonder what the family could and should have done. Just in case that becomes a topic on her let me take the time to say that he has a very supportive family. They have stood behind him and tried to help him help himself. Unfortunately, at this point and time he does not care enough for himself or anyone else for that matter, because let’s face it if he did he would not be drinking and driving. I do not personally know him that closely only his immediate family, but I do know of the effort loved ones and friends have done to try and make him realize he has a problem. I would also like to take a minute and tell any of his “buddies” that went to the bar with him regularly or “hung out” at the creek having a cold one-yes drinking is a personal decision-however every time you encouraged a beer or some other form of alcohol and then watched as he drove, in my books you are just as guilty as he is for getting behind the wheel. When I buckle my young child in the car before a trip to the grocery store, toy store, or just a drive; I constantly wonder what crazies will be on the road and yes I know accidents happen, but getting behind a wheel in a care drunk is an accident waiting to happen. I pray Aaron/PeeWee find peace and find that his life has a higher meaning than an afternoon and night filled with partying, time will only tell. Life is way to short for this kind of abuse to continue. I know he has a young niece now and I just wonder what he would feel if someone ever endangered her or his sister for that matter. I do not feel he is cold or ignorant I just feel he is like many other people in our communities who think it will never happen to me!!!!! It can and it has happened to toooooooooo many kids. I love his sister and I know that her heart aches I only hope that our community will stand behind her and the rest of his family at a time like this because they need support and prayers. As Terri Sanders said earlier-keep your heads up even though it is hard-his decisions where no reflection of your choices. Always in my prayers.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:29:15 +0000

Thanks Patriot, I couldn’t remember if it was 30 or 60. What I meant was why don’t the court use this law. That’s what it is there for.

By: Used to live in Bratt

Used to live in Bratt — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:22:41 +0000

This gives a whole new meaning to “field” sobriety test…yeap, it was a corn-field sobriety test!

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:32:44 +0000

I can’t believe that this man was not put away before his 4th DUI.. Although I feel for his parents, I can’t help but think of a DUI “accident” in Pace, Fl on June 13, 2007 when 2 beautiful young women were killed. Shana Marie Sanders – 22 and Amanda Pearl Davis – 21,
I didn’t know Pearl, but she must have been quite a lady to have been friends with Shana, who I have known since she was born. Shana had 2 beautiful young daughters that will never know their Mommy now. Both Shana and Pearl’s family and friends still grieve for them.
I personally never go a day w/o thinking of the last hug I received from Shana and I will never understand why repeat offenders are often let go w/ a slap on the wrist to potentially kill another human being.

I do not know Michael Killiam’s family, but I feel badly for them, because sometimes parents can do basically everything right (no one is perfect of course) and still have a child that can not be controlled.
Thank God he did not kill anyone b/f his 4th DUI, possibly leaving more children w/o a mother and/or father or perhaps worse, kill innocent children.

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:24:47 +0000

These people say there is no law enforcement in the north end. I bet Mr Killiam would beg to differ.

By: Patriot

Patriot — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:23:09 +0000

Is response to Michelle’s comment, “Why can’t you give them 30 days for a 1st offense.”

Actually, the current law allows for 60 days for the first offense. Vote the Judges out and elect harsher Judges.
I think DUI should be a 3rd degree felony, which carries a max of 5 years in state prison.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:41:55 +0000

Why does it take the courts so long to do something about these repeat offenders?

They clearly have no respect for the law or human life, that they just keep going no matter what.

Why can’t you give them 30 days for a 1st offense. Harsh maybe, but it will make them think twice before they do it again.

I don’t want to die because of a drunk driver, because some bleeding heart keeps telling them… “it’s not your fault, it’s a disease”. No it’s not, it’s a lack of self control!! Get them off the roads, there are enough crazies out there as it is.

By: sandra

sandra — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:02:07 +0000

Those photos were taken on a road that my teenage girls drive to work and school on. Fourth time getting caught? Put him in a hole and close the lid. When he kills someones kid everyone of you will be singing a different tune besides rehab, give em a chance and the rest if that tripe you’re spewing.

By: terri sanders

terri sanders — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:44:27 +0000

rhonda.i know how bad you are hurting.it is hard for parents not to feel responsible for their grown childrens actions.i know you taught him better.hold your head up high and do not take on guilt or shame that does not belong to you.i have been there and made that mistake.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:16:14 +0000

REGARDING:
“I for one do not think alcoholism is a disease. I think it’s a choice to take a drink..”

The second part is definitely true — the first part not so much. A number of studies indicate alcoholics process alcohol differently from non alcoholics. One part of it is the ability to drink more than others. (The ones who can “hold their liquor” are more likely to become alcoholics than those who get sleepy after one drink.)

Another study looked at the adopted children of alcoholics. If the children drank at all, they were far more likely to become alcoholics than the adopted children of non alcoholics.

Again, they had the choice whether or not to take that FIRST drink. After that, not quite as much.

Since there seems to be a genetic component, the day may come when a blood test can tell individuals they are more likely to become an alcoholic if they ever START to drink. Even knowing might not help since kids tend to ignore wise advice. Or else they listen to foolish advice such as, “Be a man! Have a drink!” as if alcohol produced manhood.

So it costs us some 75,000 lives per year in the USA, cutting those lives short by an average of about 30 years.

Even alcoholics can DECIDE to stop drinking. They just seem to have a hard time drinking in moderation.

David for avoiding the first drink
or letting the last one be the LAST one