I Officially Feel Sorry For LiLo

I used to think Lindsay Lohan was just an annoying twit on the order of "she who shall remain nameless" (PH) albeit with talent. But now I feel sorry for her. She has some real problems — not the least of which is the lack of an influence in her life that can make a difference.

This just in...photo and text from Yahoo! News:

Lindsay Lohan, who just finished a second stint in rehab for substance abuse treatment, was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. Lohan, who is already facing a drunken driving charge in Beverly Hills, was pulled over near the Santa Monica Police Department after authorities spotted her car chasing another. Authorities conducted a field sobriety test and then transported her to the police department.

The 21-year-old actress was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on a suspended license and possession of cocaine, among other charges. Police found cocaine in one of her pants pockets during a pre-booking search.
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A "Why Oh Why?" Reader Blog Etiquette Poll

I occassionally lurk at a new site I've discovered. I've never posted a comment and I'm pretty sure he's never been here although there's no way to be sure.

A recent post indicated that he'd driven drunk. From the sounds of it, wasted-type drunk. Not I-had-a-glass-of-wine-an-hour-ago-with-dinner drunk. Now, I'm all about live and let live, but this involves the safety of others. See, it's these idiots that get into an accident and live, and the other people that are in the wrong place at the wrong time (someone like me) gets killed. One or more lose their lives, affecting the extended families forever. The killer hires a high-power law firm that gets them off with a slap on the wrist by pleading that he's really a wonderful man who's really nice and even does some volunteer work! Oh, and you can tell what a great guy he is simply because this is his first offense!!!

But, from his other posts, the consumption of massive amounts of alcohol to a degree where he doesn't know what he's doing, where he is, how he gets home, etc. seems to be a pretty common theme in what he writes. So I doubt this is the first time for drunk driving and probably not the last.

It raises an interesting conversation about this blogging experience. His writings aren't private. Does that mean people can hold him up to random scrutiny? What is the role of a blog author? Do they have any limits on what they can/should write about? What about the behavior of their readers? Should they only post positive messages? This is drunk driving...if it was something else, would that make a difference?

My question to you...

What would you do if you read that post?
	Post a bitchy comment on his blog and suggest that his post, along with several others, indicates he needs a trip to rehab and subsequent AA meetings.
	Post a nice comment telling him that drinking and driving is a no-no. [Remember you don't have a "blogging history" with him.]
	Create your own nasty blog post raking him over the coals with a direct link to his post.
	Create your own post talking about the dangers of drinking and driving knowing that he'll never read it. Or, if he does read it, won't get it.
	Shut your pie hole and be happy you live far, far away.
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As I said in my 8 Things You Don't Know About Me post, I'm adverse to confrontation, but this has really been bugging me. I would really appreciate your thoughts. The poll is anonymous and you can leave a comment if you'd like.

Drunk Driving For Fun And Profit

She who shall not be named has wrangled a $1M fee from NBC to be interviewed by Meredith Vieira. NBC News, which has said they won't pay for news and/or interviews, has managed to skirt their own policy. MADD is outraged, saying the whole spectacle is making a mockery of drunk driving by making it profitable for the perpetrator.

Now that she's found God, I'm sure she'll be donating all that money to a worthy charity. But don't hold your breath.

Update 6/22 2:15EDT: NBC News has denied the whole story. A follow up story has indicated the original info on the interview came out of rival ABC.
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Speak To Me, Oh Urinal Cake

New Mexico is hoping to keep drunks off the road by lecturing them at the last place they usually stop before getting behind the wheel: the urinal.

The state recently bought 500 talking urinal-deodorizer cakes and put them in men's rooms in bars and restaurants. When a man steps up, the motion-sensitive plastic device says, in a woman's voice that is flirty, then stern: "Hey, big guy. Having a few drinks? Think you had one too many? Then it's time to call a cab or call a sober friend for a ride home. Remember, your future is in your hand."

New Mexico had 143 alcohol-related deaths in 2005, the country's eighth-highest rate. The urinal cakes have proved so intriguing that three have been swiped already.

Let me suggest some things I'd love to hear from a urinal:

• Since when do they allow horses in here?
• Happy Birthday to me!
• Nice package big daddy.
• Careful, the water is cold down here...and deep too!
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