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I can't stop everyone else from driving drunk but I sure can exhibit self control and not speed or drive dangerously as to endanger others just because I want to have some fun.

Just because you're not a drunk doesn't mean your actions are justifiable.

* I really like driving.

Does "for fun" include trips taken for leasure activities? If i am driving to the waterpark, and cause an accident, was i not driving for fun, for no other purpose than my own pleasure? If we crack dowm on driving "for fun" we should really look into all forms of unnecesary driving. Or shall we admit that many trips are unnecessary and adress the accidents rather than the motivation for why the person took to the road in the first place?

My interpretation of "driving for fun" is doing entertaining maneuvers, usually putting myself or others at risk when on public roads. Not driving to get somewhere fun.

Nice one.

You can go anywhere safely.

You can also go anywhere recklessly, or what reckless people call "having some fun".

Does that clear up your misunderstanding?

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