The Importance Of Drunk Driving
Impaired driving casualties are out of control. In fact, our highways have become a graveyard. The number of deaths and injuries are reported almost every day. Someone is pleasure brings tragedy to the family and loved ones. For example, there are drunken driving accidents happening every day, but this particular multi death in one family is heartbreaking; a 29 year old drunk driver in a dark black SUV killed four innocent people, a grandfather and three children under ten years old, on Sunday September 27 of this year. This horrific accident took place at the intersection of Kirby and Kipling Avenue in Vaughan around 4:00 PM. The government stands still; the media buried the news in their newspaper. Toronto Star newspaper did not consider
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The question is, are they active? What else is the government doing to stop this escalating problem? According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) “325 other distracted driving victims who have died since 2010; the number of people these irresponsible drivers have had a profound and devastating impact on is in the thousands” States OPP Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair. The youngest age group, those aged 16 to 19, had an impaired driving rate per 100,000 licensed drivers slightly lower than that for 25- to 34-year-olds and about 40% lower than the rate for 20- to 24-year-olds. Why is there such a heavy focus on youth? According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) it’s because the youth are dramatically over-represented in impaired driving crashes. In 2010, 16 – 25 year olds' made up only 13.6 % of the population, but accounted for 33.4% of all alcohol-related crash deaths. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 16-25 year olds, and alcohol or drugs are a factor in 55% of those crashes. What are the reactions and responses about the crystal clear fact? How is the government going to deal with this ongoing problem? Does the government care about its citizens? Federal, provincial, and municipal governments should work together and bring awareness about the impaired driving in a serious effective …show more content…
Why? A month ago, a Syrian refugee boy was found dead on the Syrian shore, his photograph was globally published and it brought awareness about the refugee crisis among countries. I wonder what is the contrast is between the Syrian boy and the three little innocent children killed instantly in front of our eyes. Isn’t it important to talk about? Is the media double faced and work based on their revenue? The media should take this dire issue to the public to bring
The question is, are they active? What else is the government doing to stop this escalating problem? According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) “325 other distracted driving victims who have died since 2010; the number of people these irresponsible drivers have had a profound and devastating impact on is in the thousands” States OPP Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair. The youngest age group, those aged 16 to 19, had an impaired driving rate per 100,000 licensed drivers slightly lower than that for 25- to 34-year-olds and about 40% lower than the rate for 20- to 24-year-olds. Why is there such a heavy focus on youth? According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) it’s because the youth are dramatically over-represented in impaired driving crashes. In 2010, 16 – 25 year olds' made up only 13.6 % of the population, but accounted for 33.4% of all alcohol-related crash deaths. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 16-25 year olds, and alcohol or drugs are a factor in 55% of those crashes. What are the reactions and responses about the crystal clear fact? How is the government going to deal with this ongoing problem? Does the government care about its citizens? Federal, provincial, and municipal governments should work together and bring awareness about the impaired driving in a serious effective …show more content…
Why? A month ago, a Syrian refugee boy was found dead on the Syrian shore, his photograph was globally published and it brought awareness about the refugee crisis among countries. I wonder what is the contrast is between the Syrian boy and the three little innocent children killed instantly in front of our eyes. Isn’t it important to talk about? Is the media double faced and work based on their revenue? The media should take this dire issue to the public to bring