New Medical/Alcohol Rule - FYI

[J.C.Airborne]

I recently had a very good friend of 15 years die due to her carelessness with alcohol. She drove drunk and died and almost took someone with her. Lucky the other person survived and is now fine, but my point is, it doesnt matter what the legal limit is, you shouldnt have ANY amount of alcohol in your system and drive, because the whole point of alcohol is you dont know when your thinking rationally. Its not safe and it demonstrates an unsafe nature and attitude that can be devestating when mixed with the culture surrounding general aviation or professional aviation. Naturally this topic has hit close to home for me, and while many may argue that they are "fine" after a few, do you really know when your fine and when your not? Its best not to take chances with your life or those of innocent people. Drunk driving does kill, and its not just being drunk that can kill either. Being under the influence, even a little influence can be a terrible mistake. For one, alcohol makes many people tired and there is a greater chance of them falling asleep at the wheel, and second you dont have to be drunk to have your reactions slowed, studies have shown that alcohol, even in moderation significantly slows your reaction time. My question i guess is...why would anyone want to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while impaired, driving is a highly complicated task that should only be performed when you are at your peak. If your driving when your not at your peak, it again demonstrates a lack of concern for safety which i feel constitutes a right of the FAA to revoke your license. Just my two cents.