I forgive you bro. Accident's happen in the blink of an eye. Just a normal day nothing unusual then BAM some incident goes down. Next thing you know you've crashed up your car, or your house burnt down, or you crashed up your boat and your saying "Wow, that really just happened"

It doesn't matter who you are. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, the president, a cop, a Delegate, we are all just humans. Nobody can escape the grip of accident and illness. We all live in a yellow submarine

""It is true that I was drinking while i was operating my boat yesterday. It's also been reported that my blood alcohol content was .2. "

.20 ?

Holy crap.

He needs to be treated just like any other criminal and charged and locked up and made to give up his seat till trial and if found guiltly as he should be. He will give up his seat as we do not need this type of person leading us and is not a example of what we need making laws and telling us how to live as he breaks the laws of our land. I hope he gets the fullest amount of charges against him as he could have KILLED many people that night to include young kids and had not been for other boaters in area, they may have been killed, SO please SIR step down and find a real job now and make videos and ads AGAINST drunk driving as you work a 9-5 job as the rest of us does everyday and deal with the LAWS you made. As it does not allw you to make them and break them,

Just because this clown overdoes it with the booze is no reason to condemn the majority of people on the water who have a beer or two. The waterways are one of the last refuges safe from over zealous activists with too much free time on their hands.

This tragedy could have been prevented if the authorities had been more diligent and placed speed cameras on our waterways.

Agree completely with Sam but isn't it hysterical how republicans continue to make democrats look better cause stupid crap they do whether it be skinny dipping, spaeking the wrong language or this. No wonder we have no policys they can just sit back and do nothing but laugh

What's really bizarre about this is that Dwyer made this admission to the cameras. Any competent attorney (if he has one) would have told him to keep his mouth shut, because the people on the other boat are bound to bring a lawsuit. And this guy is now on record as saying he had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system. He's going to lose every penny he has in the world.

To Joe,

What's this: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48757288#.UDeCb6AyqOM ? That's right it's a link to an MSNBC article about Rep Gauthier's consensual act with a 17 year old. Please tell us who the "admitted adulterer, accused rapist and an admitted molester and convicted perjurer" are. Unlike Fox, the LSM as you refer to it, generally does a good job reporting news.

To Jack,
Totally agree. It's almost as if he was trying to garner sympathy. Sorry Del. Dwyer, in the eyes of the law there is no sympathy for being completely hammered and almost killing a bunch of people.

Ok Joe,
I have no idea what an "FNDS" is. I asked you a simple question: who are you referring to in regards to the DNC? And this is what you give me, "Um, who else speaking at the DNC was convicted of perjury and admitted to adultery and was accused of rape and molesting women and even needed a Bimbo Eruption Squad to contain the story?"
Your original post said "IF the LSM would report on Democrats like they do Repubs..." well it was certainly reported as I just proved to you, but apparently it wasn't reported in the way you wanted. I feel myself going down a worm hole with this "conversation" with you.

I'm so tired of famous people - whether it's a politician, an actor or actress, athlete - getting in front of the camera and apologizing for their bad behavior. "I'm sorry I cheated on my wife", "I'm sorry I took steroids", "I'm sorry I was drunk" ..... No, you're sorry you got caught! I will have to say that, unless I missed something, Dwyer made his confession before the news got a chance to put it out there, but it's still reprehensible that he did something that stupid, especially with children in the boat with him. There is no excuse.

Geez, it didn't take long for this story of a horrible ACCIDENT to turn into a political debate. Who gives a rat's @$$ what his political affiliation is! People were seriously injured and it has nothing to do with politics.

As a former breath test operator, a .20 is extremely high and could indicate several issues. With .08 being primal facie evidence of DUI while anything above that is DWI (Driving While Intoxicated.) The state only has to show his BAC (blood alcohol content) for evidence of guilt. Mitigating factors are often introduced by defense attorneys after the verdict prior to the sentencing which could be anything from PBJ, fine, or jail time.

Based on the level of a .20 that generally indicates either a high tolerance for alcohol, (need more to get the effect) or one involving a medical issue or problem drinking. For a person not used to drinking, that BAC would be too high. More likely than not, they would be on the ground.

One needs more evidence as to which it is but generally speaking, my experience would indicate that this is evidence of a drinking problem.

state, county, city, any public office official should say to them selves before they take one drink nowing they will be behind the wheel "is my job worth it". Sam Moxley priceless storys behind that fella.

Number9ream, just to show you what a stupid comment you just made and and how inept you are, have you ever heard of the word libel? Do you know what it means?

I'm a little different than you. I'm not a coward. I use my real name. You hide in the shadows.

Number one, that was my job for 20 years in the department. I was the supervisor of the Breath Test Program as well.

Unlike you I cannot make such a absurd statement without prof. I am not a doctor and making a claim with out knowledge, diagnoses or evidence is called libel.

When you libel someone you can get sued, at least real people can.

As for you, think before you open your mouth next time and you won't look so foolish.

That's your best shot. What kind of work do you do? My comments are at the bottom of this discussion. I simply stated what I learned. The job requires training at the state and college levels. Northwestern University certified an officer in this program. The state office of toxicology provided advanced training along with MSP. Their standards were high. You need 80 or above to be qualified.

Each year your were required to be re-certified by the state.

You want to be condescending towards someone then be prepared to defend those remarks.

By not being condescending toward others. Instead of the approach you took why not challenge my remarks based on the current facts. Discuss the issues. Stop being a wiseguy.

You don't have to agree with anything I say but if you take a shot at me I'm going to fire back.

I always show people respect for their discourse that is done properly and in an adult fashion.

I just get ticked when people jump on me in a condescending way just because they don't agree with my me. Why not say something constructive. I didn't jump right in at the top and spout off. When I saw the BAC reading it reminded of my training.

Its funny how no charges were filed yet but to an average citizen with no political role immediately they are hit with some type of charge or another,like reckless endangerment but because of his political stance everything has to be thought about in a timely matter?Just my opinion,politics shouldn't have a role to play in it at all people were injured due to his pure ignorance,which may effect someones ability to walk,talk or care for there family,thats the sad point of this ordeal.

Abandon, my best guest they are waiting to get the complete investigation done and reviewed by the SA before placing any charges. You may have read in the past when cases of this magnitude occur and a charged is placed prematurely, if the defendant can pay the fine (admitting guilt) and say (hopefully not in this case) a person dies you cannot charge the person again. Double jeopardy comes into play.

That is one reason why Baltimore County's policy in serious incidents such as this dictates, upon completion of the investigation, the SA reviews it and makes the determination to place the proper charges.

It's been awhile so there may be others with more information on this aspect of the case.

Gomer,

How do you define an accident. Here on earth, when you are sh%t faced drunk and you run into a boat, it's not an ACCIDENT.

You are nuts Dude.

Easy there Buzz,
Take a second, scroll through the comments and focus on "Gomer Pyle". That is who I was responding to. If you can call reading all the comments "research", then I would take your own advice and do that before "open[ing] your mouth". I have a few childish names to call you, but I will refrain. On second thought, you're an a%%hole.

Buzz,
You're kidding right? The comment is still there. Why did I use "sandbox" language? Let's see you called me a "coward" rather sandboxy if you ask me. Then you implied that I am a moron by stating this: "This link is simple enough for you to read." Again pretty sandboxy. I think this explains my "ending" as you put it. I don't call people names until they do it to me first. My comment stands, especially after reading your half a%%ed attempt at a retraction.

WAKE up everyone...What do you expect from a x-cop ???? They know everything and you can't tell them any difference , worse yet. Have you seen these new pimple faced cops they got on the streets today...OMG we do have issues, but then today's world understands that many who does go into the police dept's today was yesterdays kids who was picked on and bullied and now gets their day to bully back. So take a easy on this guy at least he speaks what he feels what is on his mind. Not trying to pick or harass anyone, but just my thoughts on what i see today on the streets and in the p.d. cars today and god forbid you try to reason with them..forget it.

Hey the guy came out IMMEDIATELY and said he was guilty. He didn't lawyer up.He told the truth he is going to have to pay huge civil lawsuits as he should .He also might save a life because he came out and basically said it could happen to anyone who drove anything ILLEGALLY. Why because he is a republican. GOP is coming out totally against Atkin,yet democrats are not coming out against the sexual pervert that had sex with a 17 year old . Come on that is worth personal attacks against me by FIFA,Dave,Steve or whatever name the Local hate squad is using in this thread .

Kevin,
Here's my question to you: why is the republican party attacking Akin over his comments when the party, including Ryan, does not believe women should be able to make decisions about their own bodies even in the case of incest and rape. In other words the republican party platform is in complete alignment with Akin's comments. Could it be that the Republican party doesn't want the general public to know just how extreme they are?

Oh and before you respond, don't give me the party wants to leave it up to the states to decide line of bs. The party wants an amendment to the constitution to forbid all abortions without exception thus precluding the supposed states rights claim.

Ryan thinks that rape is "just another method of conception"

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/08/24/ryan-on-abortion-exceptions-rape-is-just-another-method-of-conception/

I'm no Ryan supporter (I don't like any politicians actually), but what do his opinions about rape have to do with the Dwyer story???

Kevin,
Here's what I found. Apparently the repubs won't release their "official" platform until the convention.

"Faithful to the 'self-evident' truths enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, we assert the sanctity of human life and affirm that the unborn child has a fundamental individual right to life which cannot be infringed," the draft platform declares. "We support a human life amendment to the Constitution and endorse legislation to make clear that the Fourteenth Amendment's protections apply to unborn children."

If you want to have a discussion, why don't you post a transcript from the interview you referenced. I haven't seen it and generally don't get much of my news from television.

Going back to the subject at hand what makes this accident even worse is that Dwyer was partying with a cop on his boat. That was irresponsible for the cop to let him drive the boat.

Does this surprise anyone STEVE ...some of the biggest drunks i know are COPS....Don't believe me , just ask and I can tell you some bars here in essex / middle river where many goes and drinks their pains of life away and most are single and living a sad drunking life.

Sam, Kind of pushing it....right ?. To say most are single and living a sad life is hardly the truth. Have to agree with you....no one is perfect but many take their job seriously even with all the stress that goes along with it. If there is a person putting our lives at risk (with a gun ) we expect them to intercede and put their own on the line. Lots of respect for those men and woman.

Hey moe green I saw your little ditty about me. At least I know what I am and I rather be a somebody than a no body like whatever it is you call your self.

I accomplished enough through life. I'm sure that moe was a great leader among men but just likes to keep it a secret.

And Dave the comment was deleted but I don't hear anything from you.

Buzz,
Our whole argument began because you thought I referred to you as Gomer (I think). I agree with you, arguments should be about substance and not name calling. I'm willing to consider this all water under the bridge if you are. We may not agree on much, but I surely prefer discussing the issues rather than name calling.

Dave, you are correct. When number9dream stated on me you are absolutely right. I lost my cool and did not do what I should have and always preach about is my own research.

I guess I am becoming what they refer to as trigger happy. I am a constant target because of my blogs and taking on the establishment.

I always admit when I'm wrong such as this case and I will make mistakes in the future, it's human nature. I kick myself every time I make a foolish comment.

I strongly agree on your last sentence.

Buzz,

I look forward to future discussions with you.

Sounds like the beginnings of a Bromance.

Alcohol is legal...when drinking alcohol the ability to reason is altered considerably, and decisions made while intoxicated are not the same as when not intoxicated...this has been known as long as alcohol has been made legal, it is a deadly legal drug that requires no prescription....It destroys millions of lives in many ways....the government knows this at every level but still promotes the danger by keeping it legal. It generates huge sums of revenue. Profit trumps lives.
Casino's put many drunks on the roads and our government fights to increase their presence. Who holds the government accountable for their horrific behavior, that promotes the dangers associated with alcohol?
What a viscous, dumb cycle we live with and tolerate... focus on where the deadly problems begin and not on the human beings with serious problems that only contribute to the monetary strings attached to the illness promoted by the government for a real change.....otherwise we will, and have been dealling with the same problem ~ different day, with no real solution in sight.
You can never regulate away a problem that has it's roots deeply embedded into the regulators themselves with law. Never has worked~ never will work.
Too damn much money to be made by lawyers and law makers to seriously seek real solutions. All other efforts are pointless.

This is ridiculous. Charges aren't even pending even after Dwyer's own admission of guilt.

http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2012/08/24/police-say-lawmaker-could-face-charges-after-he-admits-to-operating-a-boat-while-intoxicated/

Joe, I would not believe one thing Steve says. If you want to know who Steve read his comments under the name Robert Armstrong or AdamBuam. That's who Steve is.

"Carl O. Snowden, the civil rights chief for the Maryland attorney general's office who was arrested on a drug charge last week, was in a car with a convicted felon in Druid Hill Park when city police officers smelled marijuana, according to court documents released Monday.

Two officers said in a charging document that they pulled up in an unmarked car Thursday afternoon, approached a 2010 Honda Pilot with all four windows rolled down, and smelled "a strong odor" of marijuana coming from inside."

Did he face the same as Dwyer is?

Oh that's right! Snowden is on "leave" form the AG office so he can sue Leopold and never have to work again.

And we never found out why Snowden was with a convicted sex offender smoking pot in a parking lot!

"Drugs were also found on his passenger, Anthony Hill, who is a registered sex offender. " Fox 45

Steve, I don't need clues, I know who your are. Even if I didn't have the information I do your style of writing and use of certain gives you away and like Joe said you have a tendency to run away - looking for another name maybe?

You're bullying tactics won't work Beeler. Save them for the little kids that egg your car.

They are still trying to spin this. Now he is saying the other boat hit him.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-parrott-offers-new-insight-on-dwyer-accident-20120830,0,5823613.story?track=rss

Steve,
I read the article and just can't believe it. Witness statements completely contradict the notion that Dwyer's boat was hit, rather than the one that did the hitting. And Buck, on an unrelated note, it's libel not liable.

Dave,
How about this statement from Parrott?

"Don indicated that he had been drinking, however, at this point it is unclear whether he alcohol had anything to do with the accident," Parrott wrote.

I saw a picture of what I thought was Dwyers boat and it had damage on the left SIDE of the boat. If that was Dwyers then it sure looks like his boat was hit not the other way around.

This is a quote from the guy driving the other boat, who was not s**t faced drunk. “I knew from the moment that the boat veered into my path of travel that this person must be drunk,” he said. “I just don’t understand why Mr. Dwyer isn’t being charged. I had blood under my fingernails from where I was holding the wheel.” And here is a link to the full article:
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2012/08/24/police-say-lawmaker-could-face-charges-after-he-admits-to-operating-a-boat-while-intoxicated/

Yeah Steve, pretty unbelievable what Parrott said. There's drinking and then apparently there's Don Dwyer style drinking. Definitely not in the same ball park.

Publicly trying to defend the indefensible doesn't strike me as being a good political move.

Parrott would have been better off saying nothing at all.

Now it all makes sense.

http://www.capitalgazette.com/maryland_gazette/opinion/letters/del-dwyer/article_2279010b-09f7-5a5c-a37d-0df9cb97ce25.html

Sounds like a cover up. This guy was charged right away.

http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2012/09/17/dnr-remove-10-from-boat-for-being-drunk/

Whats the latest on this scum of society?

Obvious held to a different standard than those he represents.....

With the powerboat show coming to Annapolis in two weeks, does this mean "Drunk Don" will be back on the water with a larger more powerful boat to speed him and his colleagues across the bay for their afternoon drinking binges?

They're "continuing to investigate the incident."

It looks like they are putting about as much effort investigating this incident as they are trying to find Vi Ripken's kidnapper. Both departments are probably wishing both cases will eventually be forgotten.

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