Del. Don Dwyer involved in boating accident

[demopublican]

Even IF the other boat made mistakes his BAC level was so high he could not be trusted to react properly.

[Saticon3]

I agree. The judgment of the officer is obviously questionable.

Great point.

[USP9]

Don Dwyer is a well connected individual, there are thousands of people that are similar in power around the state. If he says, "Do not release", believe that it will not be released. That's how it works in the "good old boy" system, that's how it has always been.

You've just invalidated every post you've ever made with this statement. Don is probably one of the least "connected" legislators in Maryland.

[Creekman]

You've just invalidated every post you've ever made with this statement. Don is probably one of the least "connected" legislators in Maryland.

I think this is true. Those in his own party steer clear of him. He is not well thought of in the House of Delegates.

[demopublican]

You've just invalidated every post you've ever made with this statement. Don is probably one of the least "connected" legislators in Maryland.

What did he ever post that was worth invalidating?

[llubon]

With the statement Dwyer made below he still doesn't realize how drunk he was. Nor wants to take blame for boating drunk.



“I am gratified that the findings do not reflect blame for the accident on me as is apparent in the resulting citations and the fact that the other operator was also charged." Dwyer

http://www.capitalgazette.com/opinio...4e09c1b57.html

[Dryfire]

With the statement Dwyer made below he still doesn't realize how drunk he was. Nor wants to take blame for boating drunk.



“I am gratified that the findings do not reflect blame for the accident on me as is apparent in the resulting citations and the fact that the other operator was also charged." Dwyer

http://www.capitalgazette.com/opinio...4e09c1b57.html

This is nothing but some left wing liberal's opinion. Since he hasn't been convicted, he has every right to serve his term and if you feel the same way and you're in his district, vote against him in the next election. More than likely you don't live in his district and just jumped on the liberal bandwagon.

Maybe you should vilify this lawyer's practice for defending drunk drivers.

http://www.thomasvmikemillerjrpa.com...-Defense.shtml

Since Barry Obama confessed that he used cocaine, should he be kicked out of office? Or Slick Willy for smoking dope. Alcohol is at least legal whereas these guys did illegal drugs.

Why aren't you calling for Kumar P. Barve to resign? He was convicted of a DWI in the past.

[Norman]

Heck, I personally think he should resign for not registering his boat! The rest of us schmoes have to pony up the $24...but why should we if the lawmakers don't bother???

[octoburn]

It's not a left~or~right wing thing. It's a hypocrite~who~was~SEVERAL~times~intoxicated~beyond ~the~legal~limit thingy, who should never have been behind the wheel operating a boat at any speed. While Delegate Dwyer might think his drunkeness had nothing to do with the accident in terms of "not reflecting blame" on him, the court of public opinion doesn't have to rely on anything more to consider him a hypocrite who should step down.

And whatever Clinton, Obama, Dick Cheney, or anyone else did or didn't do years ago, none of that excuses or makes for any kind of moral equivalency for what Dwyer did this year.

He should resign, but he likely won't. And if the people who elected him in the first place are stupid enough to want him to represent them again ~ knowing about this event ~ then they deserve him.

[OldBay]

Heck, I personally think he should resign for not registering his boat! The rest of us schmoes have to pony up the $24...but why should we if the lawmakers don't bother???

Because we know there are different rules for us than the ruling class. (yes, I know your question was rhetorical...)

[Norman]

Dwyer responds....

Posted: Saturday, January 5, 2013 6:00 am | Updated: 11:31 am, Fri Jan 4, 2013.



This is in response to the call of the Maryland Gazette for my resignation from the Maryland General Assembly (Maryland Gazette, Dec. 29).
I am sure that the editorial staff of the Maryland Gazette would love nothing more than to declare a victory if I were to resign my seat in the legislature. Over the years the Gazette has had little if anything good to say regarding my representation, my support of the Constitution and my defense of individual and state's rights.
I have been elected and re-elected despite the Gazette’s attempts to discredit me, my beliefs and my steadfast support of Constitutional rights. In 2006, I refused repeated requests by the Gazette for a candidate interview as I approached my first re-election attempt because of the less than respectful treatment I had received in the four years leading up to that election. As you may recall, I won that campaign as well as the 2010 election. I find myself once again in the gun sights of the Gazette with the editors salivating at my demise. To this I say: “Let you without sin cast your stones at me.” Yes, it is true that I have had to deal with personal problems over the past year. It’s also true that I immediately admitted drinking following the boat accident in August and will take responsibility for my actions. From this I have never tried to hide.
I will not resign. I believe that I can continue to serve my district with integrity, and do what I have always done in Annapolis, which is to defend individual liberty against unconstitutional laws. Should the voters in my district choose not to re-elect me in 2014, I will be proud to have served them as long as they have allowed me.
This is the American way.
DEL. DON DWYER
Glen Burni

link

[octoburn]

You get what you elect. So what if he admitted drinking after the incident? That still doesn't excuse the horrible moral and safety failure of operating a vehicle as intoxicated as he was. And to think ~ this is the same person who "respects" the voters so much that he tried to impeach Gansler. If he wants to set a genuine example of doing the right thing, he should resign unless he is one of those career politicians that the Tea Party supposedly opposes. Talk is cheap ~ and in this case ~ seems extremely hypocritical for a number of reasons.

[johnpolitics]

Hope the GA tosses him. I live in the district and want him gone.

[Norman]

Dwyer Admits Using 'Alcohol to Cope,' Enters Treatment Program

Embattled Del. Don Dwyer (R-Pasadena) has admitted to having a drinking problem and has voluntarily undergone treatment.

"In the past year I have faced both personal and professional challenges that were extremely difficult for me. As a result, and regrettably so, I turned to alcohol to cope," Dwyer wrote in a Facebook post. "As many of you know, this culminated in a serious boat accident in August when the boat I was operating was struck by another vessel."

"I would like to tell you that in order to prevent a prolonged problem with drinking as a coping mechanism; I voluntarily entered and completed an alcohol intervention program," Dwyer wrote. "Additionally, I am committed to attending extensive aftercare counseling, as well as AA meetings."

Link

[Baltimatt]

Norman--

Apparently he has completed the treatment program.

[sigmalady]

I'm glad that he recognized his problem and took steps to correct it. It is now up to his constituents to decide whether he deserves re-election.

[Norman]

Norman--

Apparently he has completed the treatment program.

I know...I believe that's what "I voluntarily entered and completed an alcohol intervention program" means.

[Baltimatt]

I'm glad that he recognized his problem and took steps to correct it. It is now up to his constituents to decide whether he deserves re-election.

Although that decision is just under 2 years away.

[Norman]

I'm glad that he recognized his problem and took steps to correct it. It is now up to his constituents to decide whether he deserves re-election.

Assuming that's why he did it. I know I read much skepticism when other political or entertainment people do it in advance of criminal proceedings.

[Baltimatt]

I know...I believe that's what "I voluntarily entered and completed an alcohol intervention program" means.

Your use of "enters treatment program" made me think he was entering now, just as the General Assembly is going into session.