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Drinking and driving is wrong - no matter what the circumstances. Many good citizens flirt with such "law-breaking" activities such as 'driving under the influence' (along with others) on a daily basis. There is no excuse for this behavior and Doug Thomas admittedly made a mistake. I take offense to the statement that "these are the guys that give the police and sheriff a bad reputation" and how "pathetic" this circumstance or this person is. I know Doug Thomas and he has served the public of East Baton Parish and his country with an unblemished record, 'answering calls of distress' that average citizens could never fathom, prior to this unfortunate event. He is an oustanding young man. Having volunteerd as a member of the US Army Airborne Infantry in Afghanistan and Iraq for five years and as a deputy for EBR Parish for two years, he has protected and served his country and his community with a passion. Yes, he had an irreversible error in judgement and he will bear the life changing consequences. His honest responsibility, admission of fault and acceptance of his fate testifiy to his character - which is not pathetic. So, unless you know him - be cautious about judging him.
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