Exploratory Essay

Terrance Dozier

Ms. Mckoy

English 2

September 4, 2013

Forgive, But Don't Forget.

What does your life mean to you? To many, their life would mean the world to them, but for most their life would mean not that much to them. To me, my life means alot to me, which means I wouldn't dare try to drive under the influence.DUI offenders may think upon the subject a little different. Being an offender would mean someone who does it more than once. If someone gets a DUI more than once, they simply have no respect for others.

In the state of South Carolina, getting a DUI for the first time will result in a six month suspension on their licence, and up to 30 days in jail. A permanent criminal record and the title of a DUI offender listed on your record will also occur. On thursday, Jan. 03 2013, A columbia police officer was charged with DUI after being tested several times. The officer was suspended without pay, and soon to be fired. The officer was booked in jail and his license is suspended. If you have law officials who break the law, then you know you have regular ordinary citizens breaking it each and everyday. With that being said, the question is, Do you think DUI offenders should receive their license after the six month suspension period?

Losing your drivers licence can carry an emotional toll on someone. If someone is charged with a DUI for the first time, and they sober up and never do it again, they should get their license back. The reason for them driving under the influence could be very vague. They may be going through some tough times, and need a night out.  If you become a repeat offender you should not receive your documents back. Many people may say that it was a mistake, and who are we to say that it wasn't. Considering the fact that not only your life is in your, everyone elses is too, you should sober up real quick and think not twice but three times before you drive under the influence. If you do it once, you should be forgiven, but twice, its a rap.