Opps,
I do have to appologize because I made such remarks without even looking at
the subject of the messages that were being sent. I feel like a complete
idiot especially because I may have been somewhat insulting.
For some reason, the idea "beer goggles" seemed to stick in my head while I
completely ignored the fact that the device was being used to illustrate a
point regarding drunk driving. I quickly jumped to a conclusion that you
were displaying effects of drinking, period, versus using them for Drunk
Driving education. I think I said they would be a good idea for use for
drunk driving education.
Once again,
My apologies.
-Andre Shoumatoff
-----Original Message-----
From: Drug Abatement Research Discussion
[mailto:DRUGHIED@LISTSERV.TAMU.EDU]On Behalf Of Peter Smith
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 12:37 PM
To: DRUGHIED@LISTSERV.TAMU.EDU
Subject: DWI Glasses
We've used the goggles a number of times at events such as health and
safety fairs. The demonstrations are run by the campus police so there is
always a knowledgeable person to answer questions about impairment.
The police ususally ask the participants to carry out typical tasks that
would be conducted at a road side spot check: walking a line, picking up
an object from the ground. The police don't really like to get into a
game/play atmosphere.
The one thing that should be remembered and communicated to the
participants is that in the normal course of drinking, the changes to a
drinker's ability are gradual. Unlike donning a pair of goggles that
instantly change visual ability, changes from actual alcohol consumption
are not always noted by the consumer.
Peter Smith
University of Toronto at Scarborough
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