Reply #108: I had one of those many years ago

[johnnie]

First off, no one else can blow in it for you because it is set up to each person. You could probably go around and find a person with your lung capacity and whatever they set it to, but that would take some doing.

Secondly, a balloon would do know good. You have to hum and blow at the same time and it takes some pressure, a balloon wouldn't cut it.

Also, you can't blow into it if you just had a cigarette, used mouthwash, brushed your teeth and a lot of other things that would screw it up. If it doesn't work for three times, you have to call a technician that has to come out and reset it.

The way it is set up, no one else can drive your car. I would guess that they would have to program different ones for different users of the car.

I am not sticking up for drunk drivers, but this idea is one of the most ridiculous ideas to come along in a while. Yeah, I got busted for DUI, but that isn't why I think this is stupid. I think they should first put these in all the MADD cars first and then they can see how much they like having to go through the whole thing just to start their car.

Maybe the technology has changed since I had one of these, it's been quite a while, but what I saw on the news, it looks like the same device I had. Trust me, these things would do more harm than good in the long run, plus I am getting sick of the way this country is becoming more and more involved in our personal lives.