Cowboys DT charged with Intoxicated Manslaughter

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

It takes a big person to forgive or at least have some empathy in a situation like this, sadly most folks aren't up to the task.

I also think there is this prevailing mentality that things are black and white. Right and wrong. Things cant be in the middle. Why can't he be wrong for his actions but someone we can have empathy for?

In the world of quick news flashes, opinionated discourse and negativity, constructive discourse is lost. I think we see a reflection of that, at times, here.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by hooskins

I also think there is this prevailing mentality that things are black and white. Right and wrong. Things cant be in the middle. Why can't he be wrong for his actions but someone we can have empathy for?

In the world of quick news flashes, opinionated discourse and negativity, constructive discourse is lost. I think we see a reflection of that, at times, here.

In my opinion, you should forgive anyone anything if they take actions to demonstrate remorse and repentance. So far, Brent has done nothing but show remorse. I hope that, after he fulfills his inevitable sentence, he uses his experience as a platform to speak out against drinking and driving and convince others its a serious issue. Too many people drive drunk but think nothing bad will ever happen to them.

[redskins5044]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I agree for compassion with anybody in that situation. But I hope he goes to jail for a long time. 2nd DUI? He clearly isnt perfect, or smart for that matter.

He probably won't due much jail time, will more than likely plea to lesser charge. He can afford a good lawyer who can plea it down. His real punishment is going to living with killing his friend, because of something so stupid by not calling a cab.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Regardless of whether RGIII or Cousins plays, we're going to find out alot about this team on Sunday. In years past, this would be a "trap game" where we played down to the level of the opponent. I shouldnt even say years past, becuase we played down to Carolina and lost to them. Good teams beat up the bad teams. Cleaveland and Philly arent horrible, but they arent good either. If we are a good team, we'll beat both of them fairly easily.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Regardless of whether RGIII or Cousins plays, we're going to find out alot about this team on Sunday. In years past, this would be a "trap game" where we played down to the level of the opponent. I shouldnt even say years past, becuase we played down to Carolina and lost to them. Good teams beat up the bad teams. Cleaveland and Philly arent horrible, but they arent good either. If we are a good team, we'll beat both of them fairly easily.

And then we can all have a few more drinks without driving.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by hooskins

I also think there is this prevailing mentality that things are black and white. Right and wrong. Things cant be in the middle. Why can't he be wrong for his actions but someone we can have empathy for?

In the world of quick news flashes, opinionated discourse and negativity, constructive discourse is lost. I think we see a reflection of that, at times, here.

Totallt agree with this. Happens all the time. There are always varying degrees to everything. Your either good or bad, your either a hater or an apologist. Too black and white.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by redskins5044

He probably won't due much jail time, will more than likely plea to lesser charge. He can afford a good lawyer who can plea it down. His real punishment is going to living with killing his friend, because of something so stupid by not calling a cab.

Totally agree with the real punishment thing, but if the judge wants to make an example its going to be with a dude who has done it twice.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Regardless of whether RGIII or Cousins plays, we're going to find out alot about this team on Sunday. In years past, this would be a "trap game" where we played down to the level of the opponent. I shouldnt even say years past, becuase we played down to Carolina and lost to them. Good teams beat up the bad teams. Cleaveland and Philly arent horrible, but they arent good either. If we are a good team, we'll beat both of them fairly easily.

Wrong thread lol?

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Wrong thread lol?

yup, sorry about that.

[DynamiteRave]

He's got a drinking problem. I wouldn't throw the book at him but he absolutely needs to be REQUIRED to be in rehab.

[redskins5044]

http://aol.sportingnews.com/sport/st...urner/slide/18

A lot of athletes have drinking problems, and it is a major issue in the NFL. I will almost guarantee that soon in the NFL if a player is arrested for DUI there will be suspensions.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by redskins5044

Athletes who have received DUI charges - Sporting News

A lot of athletes have drinking problems, and it is a major issue in the NFL. I will almost guarantee that soon in the NFL if a player is arrested for DUI there will be suspensions.

For the most part they are college age and a little older with a lot of money. I would not expect any less out of them. Hell, college kids don't have any money and they drink all the time. As they get older like most kids they will grow out of it.

[Monkeydad]

At his size and weight, that would take a ton of alcohol...about 20 shots.

I ran him through a BA calculator...if he drank over 4 hours...20 shots to get a 0.18, then he tried to drive.

[punch it in]

Can we shut this thread down? Its depressing.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

At his size and weight, that would take a ton of alcohol...about 20 shots.

I ran him through a BA calculator...if he drank over 4 hours...20 shots to get a 0.18, then he tried to drive.

BAC is based on other factors besides just height and weight. Those estimators are just guidelines.

And I agree with punch here. This thread has run its course.