Theodore's World

Realized in 1989 that I am allergic to alcohol (break out in handcuffs and divorce) so I gave it up. I have been thanking God ever since. Don’t think camera’s would have made any difference to me. I pass.

No kidding. Cameras do not deter crime. Why doesn't one of the bars hire the two construction workers as bouncers? Then maybe they won't be so angry and drink all the time and cause trouble.
I know the attorney means well and that's a good thing, but it's too "big brother." We've already lost too much already. What will we lose next?

Alcohol doesn't kill. Cars don't kill. DRUNK and BUZZED humanoids kill! MADD isn't too MAD about 50 million would be drivers that were snuffed out in their mothers wombs!
- I survived Roe v. Wade 2009

Cameras in a bar...nothing is sacred anymore.

Government voyeurism, not needed. Lynn has the right idea. Hire bouncers. Refuse to sell to the trouble makers. Lots of answers to the problem, but not government required cameras. If a bar owner wants to put up surveillance cameras I say go ahead. It's his bar, his choice, his patrons. If his patrons don't like it they can go to another bar that doesn't have cameras.

I always do my drinking at home....
I NEVER drink and drive.
My neighbors ALWAYS drink at home.

When we have too much, we either love each other or beat each other up. The next day is a new start, and we all get up being good neighbors.

(being Irish helps)

I agree with TomR....if the bar owner wants to install cameras, that's his/her business.....not the governments!!!!

And for Steve Windhorst that got the crap beat out of him twice before....uh....STOP GOING TO THE BARS!!!!! Or at least the one where you got the crap kicked out of you!!!!! Must have been some brain damage after the first fight!!!!

Darth hit the nail right on the head!!!! "MADD isn't too MAD about 50 million would be drivers that were snuffed out in their mothers' wombs!" It's OK to get all excited about a few bar fights and want to immediately take away the rights and freedoms of everyone but what about the rights of those unborn babies????

God......what a messed up society!!!!!!

PS.......gone to get me a stiff drink!!!!!! But not to worry....I'm a lover not a fighter!!!! LMAO

Merely, another invasion of your privacy another right taken away for the good of society.

As far as taking the drunk off the road, how many get one DUI ticket after another. Why because they continue to drive and the Law continues to plea down the charge. Damned defense lawyers again making their presence felt.

It is interesting that bars not cocktail lounges seem to be the worst about the brawls, I'm opposed to ANY, government interference and Darth you are spot on about MADD. It's about social engineering and government control. I don't frequent bars, seldom have a drink elsewhere and I've been in some real dives where violence prevailed. I don't like being around some immature asshole bully that wants to fight and invariably there is one in every bar, it brings out the best in me and I have to leave. It's the bar owners that should police their own turf not the government. Invasion of privacy and more regulations never stop the DUI or that barroom bully, personal responsibility is the only answer.

No excessive drinking? No Bar room Brawls? How are the Irish supposed to have any fun? My Grandmother wouldn't stand for this. God rest Her Soul. She was Irish, the Woman seriously knew how to drink. Anything except Pearl Beer LOL.

How else are the deadbeat brother-in-laws of the politicians going to find work if they aren't police spying on the public.

Whar they are really worried about is that the American revolution was organized in taverns. Now that the taxes are well over on the falling side of the Laffer curve they need to stop people from taking sample polls or the we might twig on to the fact that the ballot boxes are being stuffed. Oops too late.

Many years go I served on a grand jury that processed hundreds of cases for our term of service. A large percentage involved alcohol-related situations including road accidents and fights, many vicious with serious injuries from various weapons, and almost all from drinking in bars. Try getting accurate testimony from people admitting to having ten and more drinks.

First and foremost, drunk drivers must be held responsible and punished more than they are today for their own actions. Second, bar owners should be held responsible for the results of any irresponsible drinking that they knowingly let happen in their establishment. Third, voluntary use of video cameras in bars would help police and juries sort out what really happened in many situations including clearing the bar owners of responsibility.

James M., I agree I would pass on it too. Especially if it is the government wanting it.

Lynn, that is a good idea. Getting one of the construction workers that might want to earn some extra money. I agree too what do they want us to lose next.

Darth, add me to that "I survived Roe v. Wade 2009"

Good point Darth.

Yankeemom, I agree, especially when they are coming from big brother.

Tom, ditto all of that. I hope the bar owner stickes to his decision on this. He is the one to decide these things.

Steve Gaston, I am glad it all works out ok haha with the neighbors, that is great.

John, exactly, bar fights? Oh my gosh whatever happened to just a simple thing of a few bouncers. They used to be very common, in bars, nightclubs etc. No big deal.

John, and yessss enjoy your drink.

Mark, your so right, it is almost always the repeat offenders with DUI's.

And the other thing too, I am so leary of the invasion of your privacy into our lives.

Jack, your right....."It's the bar owners that should police their own turf not the government."

JohnE PFC U.S. Army, hahaha that is great.

I was also wondering what the heck are they supposed to do on St. Paddy's day. Maybe chocolate milk...nah that will never work.

Avitar, that is interesting and I had forgotten about the taverns history like that. Thank you.

Les, as long as it is the bar owners idea and not something being forced on him.