This is the continuation of the previous article:

DRINK DRIVING AND THE RESPONSIBILITY OF FRIENDS & FAMILY - PART 1

The answer is obvious. No matter how much you deny it, you are responsible for it as well. I have committed this error with my father and my friends and I am sure that you have done it too. I had a luck because my father didn't have any accidents when he was drink driving but I have allowed him to do it and I have not done enough to stop and prevent possible accident which could have happened.

Now... if you have ever had a chance to deal with a drunk person trying to convince him not to drive the car under influence of alcohol then you will know that it may not be an easy task. And this was the case with my father. I was not able to stop him from getting into the car because he was stubborn and aggressive. But then I should have called the police and inform them about it so that they may stop him and take his driving license from him but I didn't do anything apart from being sad, worrying about him and praying to god that he looks after him. Thus I have not called the police because I knew that this would destroy his life, work etc. "And he is my father..." and "I should protect him and be on his side...". This is rather typical type of behavior within the family. Unfortunately the problem within this type of thinking is that while I was protecting my father I was endangering other people's life and safety.

I know that this is difficult type of decisions but in the end this is what everybody should be doing. We should be looking at what is best for all and not only what is best for my family and later make all necessary decisions. If you have difficulties to comprehend this principle ( what is best for all ) then think about how would you feel if somebody drunk caused accident and killed your loved one. I am sure that you would not like it to happen at all and you would be at least very, very annoyed and angry if you have found out that the friends of the drunk driver have not done enough to stop him from driving. I guarantee you this. Thus think about all other people who may suffer because of your father or friend drink driving. Do what is best for all.

To be continued...