Phyllis Meyer
05-10-2007, 10:09 AM
Responsibility-Accountability...Who here on the forum was taught as a young child if we do something wrong we have to not only own up to it, but be punished and there are consequesnces! This could be for coloring with markers on a wall as a 5 year old, to drunk driving as an adult!
My sister-n-law was killed by a hit and run drunk driver while walking. The young man decided to drive home and proceed to cover up the evidence on his truck with the help of family members. They would have gotten away with this if it had not been for another young man (apparently taught right from wrong) that he was at the bar with, coming forward, and in a matter of hours the police were able to find the vehicle (already on a trailer to be hauled somewhere...no evidence...no conviction). This young man was arrested and was awarded the privilege of being out on bail (yes Paris a privilege) and was able to work and be at home with the only stipulation being he could not leave our county or drink. He decided with the help of family and friends to leave our county to play on a baseball team and they celebrate victories with alcohol. Long story short...someone reported his actions and he was arrested and because of his actions (not for drunk driving...but for hit and run and violating the terms of his bail), he now sits in a prison for 10 years! He has never admitted to doing anything wrong, his family blames us for him being in prison. We also found out that this 22 year old was picked up 11 (ELEVEN) times for alcohol-related offenses, but family funded his way out of each offense! Who is truly at fault here?
Please understand, I have forgiven him (my God so lovingly made me understand how important that was)! A young man just two weeks shy of graduating high school was killed in our community this week. Along with Paris Hilton all over television with her blaming everyone else and this horrible campaign to let her get away with breaking the law...what is that teaching her or any of us watching? Extreme Makeover is one of my favorite shows...I hate that he drove while intoxicated, but I commend him for OWNING UP TO IT! A simple question and a plea...Paris-Ty, can you afford a cab, limo ride, or do you have a family member or friend that cares enough about you to drive you anywhere you want to go?
I shy away from controversy here on the forum and in life. I have decided that I am not going to sit by and watch this happen in our community, and all over the country anymore. I write this from my heart, I don't imagine that most here on the forum can afford a limo driver, but Please take a moment to hand over your keys if you are drinking to someone who is not if you are at a graduation party this spring, family get together, or the local bar, PLEASE! If you are a parent hosting a graduation party, and you plan on having alcohol with underage children and you think you will solve the problem by taking their keys... a young life was also taken in that very scenerio by alcohol poisoning in our community! Who is accountable in that situation?
I care about all of you and your children to share this story! I do not point fingers and blame others, or judge anyone! I am just as guilty as an adult if I continue to be quiet. If I can help someone, it's time! If alcohol is a problem for you or someone you love, please ask for help! There is help!
I have to leave you with a cute saying because my wish for all of you is peace, love, and much laughter!
"IF FRIENDS WERE FLOWERS, I WOULD PICK YOU!":)
Sincerely,
Phyllis:)
My sister-n-law was killed by a hit and run drunk driver while walking. The young man decided to drive home and proceed to cover up the evidence on his truck with the help of family members. They would have gotten away with this if it had not been for another young man (apparently taught right from wrong) that he was at the bar with, coming forward, and in a matter of hours the police were able to find the vehicle (already on a trailer to be hauled somewhere...no evidence...no conviction). This young man was arrested and was awarded the privilege of being out on bail (yes Paris a privilege) and was able to work and be at home with the only stipulation being he could not leave our county or drink. He decided with the help of family and friends to leave our county to play on a baseball team and they celebrate victories with alcohol. Long story short...someone reported his actions and he was arrested and because of his actions (not for drunk driving...but for hit and run and violating the terms of his bail), he now sits in a prison for 10 years! He has never admitted to doing anything wrong, his family blames us for him being in prison. We also found out that this 22 year old was picked up 11 (ELEVEN) times for alcohol-related offenses, but family funded his way out of each offense! Who is truly at fault here?
Please understand, I have forgiven him (my God so lovingly made me understand how important that was)! A young man just two weeks shy of graduating high school was killed in our community this week. Along with Paris Hilton all over television with her blaming everyone else and this horrible campaign to let her get away with breaking the law...what is that teaching her or any of us watching? Extreme Makeover is one of my favorite shows...I hate that he drove while intoxicated, but I commend him for OWNING UP TO IT! A simple question and a plea...Paris-Ty, can you afford a cab, limo ride, or do you have a family member or friend that cares enough about you to drive you anywhere you want to go?
I shy away from controversy here on the forum and in life. I have decided that I am not going to sit by and watch this happen in our community, and all over the country anymore. I write this from my heart, I don't imagine that most here on the forum can afford a limo driver, but Please take a moment to hand over your keys if you are drinking to someone who is not if you are at a graduation party this spring, family get together, or the local bar, PLEASE! If you are a parent hosting a graduation party, and you plan on having alcohol with underage children and you think you will solve the problem by taking their keys... a young life was also taken in that very scenerio by alcohol poisoning in our community! Who is accountable in that situation?
I care about all of you and your children to share this story! I do not point fingers and blame others, or judge anyone! I am just as guilty as an adult if I continue to be quiet. If I can help someone, it's time! If alcohol is a problem for you or someone you love, please ask for help! There is help!
I have to leave you with a cute saying because my wish for all of you is peace, love, and much laughter!
"IF FRIENDS WERE FLOWERS, I WOULD PICK YOU!":)
Sincerely,
Phyllis:)