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March 22, 2006
arrested for drinking--in a bar?
In a very bizarre story, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and police in Irving, TX, raided about 36 bars over the weekend, arresting drunk people.
Note that I mentioned that they were in a bar. Are you as confused as I am?
TABC agents and Irving police swept through 36 Irving bars and arrested about 30 people on charges of public intoxication. Agency representatives say the move came as a proactive measure to curtail drunken driving.
At one location, for example, agents and police arrested patrons of a hotel bar. Some of the suspects said they were registered at the hotel and had no intention of driving. Arresting authorities said the patrons were a danger to themselves and others.
"Going to a bar is not an opportunity to go get drunk," TABC Capt. David Alexander said. "It's to have a good time but not to get drunk."
Another reason for me to avoid Texas...
http://www.nbc5i.com/news/8169246/detail.html
Posted by crystallyn at March 22, 2006 08:56 PM
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