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re: Lutz tragedy likely the result of DUI.

Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:04 am to
Posted by lsupride87
Member since Dec 2007
95170 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:04 am to
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I mostly agree. It was a tragedy and several people probably made poor decisions that led to it. Taking it as a lesson as opposed to looking to assign blame is a better path, IMO.
My thoughts exactly
Posted by robsinthaberto
Portsmouth VA
Member since May 2014
394 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:05 am to
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I mostly agree. It was a tragedy and several people probably made poor decisions that led to it. Taking it as a lesson as opposed to looking to assign blame is a better path, IMO.
True dat
Posted by TroyTider
Florida Panhandle
Member since Oct 2009
3766 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:05 am to
I respect your opinion completely.
Too many followers are easily tempted
and attempt to emulate their leaders.
Especially a bunch of young and dumb teenagers,
pushing an envelope.



Posted by CockInYourEar
Charlotte
Member since Sep 2012
22458 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:06 am to
.377, that dude should have died from that level alone. Anything over .25 can put you in cardiac arrest.
Posted by polydorr
Member since Nov 2013
1385 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:07 am to
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I disagree. I think it is unfair to blame the drivers when you get in the car with them. If I ever get into a car with a friend thats drunk I am taking that chance myself


You can't always tell how much people are drinking and you know it. Some people handle it, at least appearance-wise, better than others.

The driver is to blame for grabbing the keys. The driver is always to blame in a DUI.
Posted by WDE24
Member since Oct 2010
54133 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:08 am to
quote:

Too many followers are easily tempted
and attempt to emulate their leaders.
Especially a bunch of young and dumb teenagers,
pushing an envelope.
I understand that, but I don't think those kids are going to see this and think driving or riding drunk is ok because that is what killed Lutz.

That would make more sense if there were youtube videos of him over indulging being glamorized or publicized.

Hopefully, as a silver lining, this tragedy has the appropriate effect on those young, dumb teenagers and some of us older, dumb adults.
Posted by NorthGwinnettTiger
Member since Jun 2006
51823 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:10 am to
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0.377


damn
This post was edited on 8/6/14 at 11:11 am
Posted by Purple Spoon
Hoth
Member since Feb 2005
17819 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:14 am to
That guy never had any idea of what happened.
Posted by lsupride87
Member since Dec 2007
95170 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:14 am to
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The driver is to blame for grabbing the keys. The driver is always to blame in a DUI.
That is a terrible attitude that plaques our society today. Blame others always instead of taking responsibility yourself. My Dad would whip my arse the same way for driving drunk or riding with a friend drunk, same as I will do with my kids
Posted by geaux.home
North Shore
Member since Jan 2012
2666 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:14 am to
RIP Lutz
Posted by polydorr
Member since Nov 2013
1385 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:20 am to
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Blame others always instead of taking responsibility yourself.


I'm not going to go further with this stupid argument, but all I am saying is that the responsibility lies with the one driving the 60/70mph 3000lb. hunk of metal.

The whole 'not getting in with a drunk driver' should go without saying. I'm just pissed that someone in here is blaming Lutz since it is in no way illegal to be drunk in the backseat of a vehicle.

He relied on his friend to get him home and his friend screwed up. Sad. The end.
Posted by lsupride87
Member since Dec 2007
95170 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:22 am to
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The whole 'not getting in with a drunk driver' should go without saying. I'm just pissed that someone in here is blaming Lutz since it is in no way illegal to be drunk in the backseat of a vehicle.

He relied on his friend to get him home and his friend screwed up. Sad. The end.
He screwed up too though. The way I look at it, they share the responsibility.
Posted by Eric Nies Grind Time
Atlanta GA - ITP
Member since Sep 2012
24935 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:22 am to
All of them were being irresponsible. It's not just the drivers fault.
Posted by Rebelgator
Pripyat Bridge
Member since Mar 2010
39543 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:24 am to
We don't even know if he was conscious. He could've been placed in the back seat for all we know.
Posted by lsupride87
Member since Dec 2007
95170 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:26 am to
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We don't even know if he was conscious. He could've been placed in the back seat for all we know.
I would say getting so drunk you pass out is a pretty bad decision. My only point though is if you willingly get in your friends car when he is drunk, then I do not think it is fair to put all the responsibility on him. Now if he was completely unconscious, that changes this scenario.
Posted by weagle99
Member since Nov 2011
35893 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:28 am to
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He screwed up too though. The way I look at it, they share the responsibility.



Lutz could have been passed out before the driver was over the limit. Would he be responsible then?

You don't know shite about what actually happened.

ETA: Posted during your reply.
This post was edited on 8/6/14 at 11:29 am
Posted by lsupride87
Member since Dec 2007
95170 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:29 am to
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Lutz could have been passed out before the driver was over the limit. Would he be responsible then?
This changes it yes. My argument was only to the guy that says it is always 100% the drivers fault. I disagree with that completely
Posted by AllBamaDoesIsWin
Member since Dec 2011
26725 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:31 am to
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He wasn't the one behind the wheel clown.



I don't think he was trying to knock Lutz. We're all sad about what happened. He was just saying that he was seen as a role model, and shouldn't have gotten that drunk. It was dangerous to his health. But I don't think TroyTider meant any harm against Lutz. Everyone loved Lutz.

ETA: Also worth noting that posting Lutz's bac seems unnecessary. Though I'm sure there was a reason behind it.
This post was edited on 8/6/14 at 11:33 am
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
99035 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:33 am to
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I would say getting so drunk you pass out is a pretty bad decision


Naturally, but I'm not going to sit on a high horse and act like I've never done that before.

It's a shitty situation. I can say I've been lucky that the people I was with when I did drink excessively was dependable enough to still be the DD at the end of the night when they said they were going to be before I started drinking my arse off. Especially when I was at no point to knowingly judge who was and wasn't drunk.

It's an unfortunate decision to make. But shouldn't change the positive things Lutz has done when he wasn't behind the wheel.

ETA: I've also helped make sure friends got home when that drunk and sometimes required physically putting them in the car, which could've been the case as well.0
This post was edited on 8/6/14 at 11:36 am
Posted by lsufball19
Franklin, TN
Member since Sep 2008
64622 posts
Posted on 8/6/14 at 11:37 am to
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Lutz was clearly drunk off his arse, but he wasn't driving. Are people here really implying Lutz had some fault in this?

I mean you're right as in the wreck wasn't his fault, but getting as drunk as he was does present some level of fault. Had he not been that drunk maybe he would have had the state of mind to call a cab or not let his friend drive drunk, who knows. It's a sad situation all around regardless. I mean that BAC alone is potentially fatal, with or without the wreck.
This post was edited on 8/6/14 at 11:39 am
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