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" his job? Doesn't seem quite on the up and up to me. Put him into the Drug Court Program, but make him pay triple for it. He's no better than any other alkie who drives drunk. "

" To "To Charles:" I phrased my response in a clausal construction meaning that if it is a requirement for him to drive, then he would not meet that requirement and the logical conclusion would be that he should lose his license. I have no way of knowing why he has a public vehicle or if it was a requirement. I don't think he should lose his job although he's obviously not the model youth should follow. "

" Dear Anti-MADD? In no other criminal case is the defendant presumed guilty until proven innocent. DUI cases are exactly the opposite and the defendant, although he or she isn't told so explicitly, is treated as such, guilty. The breath tests results are presumed infallible in court, and yet on the side, everyone (prosecutors, police, judges, scientists), know that the tests are not reliable. New models of the Intoxilyzer come out every year. Why? I thought they were perfect to begin with. Why an update to perfection? MADD is a lobby group targeting a specific segment of the population. If it's such an horrific crime, why is this necessary? Let the 4th, 5th and 6th amendments extend to everyone in this country, and get lobbying out of criminal trials. Get the facts before deciding who you support and why. "

" He did not lose his job because he can get a firefighter to drive. I mean this is not chicago .they (fire fighters) are not that busy "

" Why doesn't Blago designate the Deputy Director of the Illinois State Fire Marshall's Office as the "Acting Director"? Oh, I forgot, his wife is suing the Governor in the Civil Service Commission to get her job back. (Blago: "Dawn, go away I'm no good for you...."). A whole gaggle of disfunctional Democrats here. There is more to this story than Ms. Thompson can reveal. It's really tough to be a Republican in this State and be losing to this "Key Stone Cops" cadre. "The flies have conquered the fly paper." J. Steinbeck, "The Moon is Down". "

" If he uses his own car, and is low key about it, I suspect this guy will do what any other suspended driver does - drive anyways. Just be extra careful not to get pulled over. It also helps to have the car registered in another person's name, because if a police officer runs a quick license plate check the computer records flag a car that is owned by a driver with a suspended license. Put everything in your momma's name . . . "

" Mr. Fenton, I don't understand your hostility toward MADD (and presumably other organizations fighting drunk drivers). Personally I favor "demonizing" drunk driving. What does it matter if it's your 1st offense, or 50th? If you're driving drunk you are a menace and deserving of the harshest possible penalty. "

" Evidence of pervasive alcohol problems in the State Fire Marshal's office, favoritism (the boss keeps his job, while underlings lose theirs for the same offense), out-of-whack salaries, another high State employee commuting long distance to Springfield. Did you notice the SUPERVISOR makes $70,000 a year?!! What does he do? How many "supervisors" work in that office? How many of us make less than that for useful jobs? "

" Fine example shown by our state's firefighters leader...Foreman should be fired immediately upon conviction. He should have beed suspended upon his arrest for operating a state owned vehicle under the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Gov Blago treats his friends much differently than rank and file workers who are subject to CMS and or other agencies personnel codes. "

" With the comment that "he'll do like anybody else would when they don't have a way to get around" those people more than likely don't have a job that requires them to drive around. Most places where you are required to drive company vehicles requires you to have a valid Drivers license at all times or you're canned. Driving a state owned vehicle drunk and refusing to take a test should be grounds for dismissal period when you get a cushy appointed job that pays well. "

" Maybe he can catch a ride with Rod on the governor's plane. "

" He may not have a driver assigned but my crystal ball says someone will be driving him around and it will not be taxi cab drivers! Who does Patti Thompson think she's kidding. Maybe in her spare time she can give Mr. Foreman a lift, since he is her boss! "

" Maybe the Governor could swing by Joliet and pick him up. Blogo air makes frequent fllights to Springfield as we all know. "

" How much money did this guy give Blago. for his campaign? It seems anyone who was appointed by Blago. gave him something. Maybe he can hitch a ride on Blago's airplane to get back to Springfield. "

" If it is not a requirement for him to drive why did he have a state vehicle? "

" He should only lose his job if it's a requirement for him to drive. He's certainly receiving favoritism though. If MADD hadn't demonized what is a serious traffic violation, there would be no call to even consider this action. If he killed or injured someone severely, then that would be a different case entirely. People shouldn't lose their jobs over a first offense such as this and MADD's contention that people don't lose their jobs over license suspensions is purely false. DUI remains at record levels, maybe try solving the problem rather than punishment after the fact. "