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Twitter being used as tool to shame drunk drivers

Will Twitter be exposing your indescretions? Don't drink and drive, have a safe holiday!
Will Twitter be exposing your indescretions? Don't drink and drive, have a safe holiday!
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One county in the United States is taking drunk driving to Twitter.  During the holiday season, drunk driving numbers  increase

A drunk-driving arrest can costs thousands of dollars and maybe your job, but in one local county it could cost you public humiliation, too.  Montgomery County (TX) District Attorney has an active Twitter site, and he says he'll be "Twittering" names and arrest information of DWI suspects according to MyFoxHouston.

"There is definitely a deterrent effect in the potential public humiliation people may face when they get arrested for DWI," said Warren Diepraam, an assistant district attorney.

Of course this comes with controversy.  MyFoxHouston continues:

Tyler Flood is one of Houston's top DWI defense attorneys and thinks only the names of those convicted should be posted.

"Here is another form of punishment, if you are arrested for DWI, the problem is it's a punishment. That is something that comes after a conviction, not before," said Flood.

During this holiday season and always, remember drunk driving kills.  It is also a great reminder that Buzzed Driving kills the same way!  Don't drink and drive - it is that simple.

Watch the video below for more information.  Feel free to leave your comments.

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