Friend's DUI

excelblue
Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:55:37 +0000

I think it’s perfectly fine to not show much sympathy.

The fact that she was able to total a car at 25mph and not involve anyone else is a clear indicator of at least one of these:


She was way too impaired to drive.
She drives too badly to have a driver’s license in the first place.


Taking the benefit of doubt and usual circumstances, I’d say that the first one applies in this case. In either case, it’s her responsibility to ensure both her own safety as well as those of everybody elses.

If she complains, give her empathy, but no sympathy. It’s OK, and even a good thing, to give good friends tough love.

As for the future, I guess you’ll ask them to check in their keys regardless of what they say. After all, keys are not necessary for walking. :)