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DUI Arrests of Women Up 30% in Decade

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(AP) – The number of women charged with driving under the influence has increased nearly 30% during the past decade, Transportation Department officials said today, while the number of men fell 7.5% in the same period. The department says the number of impaired women involved in a fatal crash increased in 10 states from 2007 to 2008.

Diane, left, and Daniel Schuler are seen posing for a photo on their wedding day. Diane Schuler was drunk and high on marijuana when she crashed and killed herself and 7 others.
Diane, left, and Daniel Schuler are seen posing for a photo on their wedding day. Diane Schuler was drunk and high on marijuana when she crashed and killed herself and 7 others.   (AP Photo)
This photo shows Amanda Lynn Bailey, arrested July 31, 2007, in Tampa, Fla., on drunk-driving charges.
This photo shows Amanda Lynn Bailey, arrested July 31, 2007, in Tampa, Fla., on drunk-driving charges.   (AP Photo)
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DJM420
Aug 19, 09 12:51 PM CDT
another good reason to legalize or at least de-criminalize marijuana use...lets these nice ladies de-stress without destroying their lives with the numerous diff ways alcohol can... (not that my idea would solve the problem...only saying it could help...not to mention it could help with countless other issues in our society) Reply
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bahari@bellsouth.net
Aug 19, 09 12:54 PM CDT
I guess the real reason for this would be just one plural word, MEN , Ha ha Reply
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my-name-here
Aug 19, 09 2:02 PM CDT
LOL, it's good to see some humor. And, Jeez, why all the thumbs down? Clearly bahari is being light-hearted about it...to much sensitivity...
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riffran
Aug 20, 09 2:23 AM CDT
oh booooo bahari....lol....sad thing is you might be right..lmao
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Anon18769
Aug 19, 09 12:56 PM CDT
lol best drunk driving mugshot ever Reply
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