More “pre-arresting” people for drunk driving:

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission sent a message to bar patrons last week.

TABC agents and Irving police swept through 36 Irving bars and arrested about 30 people on charges of public intoxication. Agency representatives say the move came as a proactive measure to curtail drunken driving.

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At one location, for example, agents and police arrested patrons of a hotel bar. Some of the suspects said they were registered at the hotel and had no intention of driving. Arresting authorities said the patrons were a danger to themselves and others.

TABC officials said the sweep concerned saving lives, not individual rights.

I have to suspend my outrage for a moment to note that the article bizarrely solicits comedian Steve Harvey’s take on the arrests.

I’m glad he’s on the right side and all. But Steve Harvey? “Now Bob, for more analysis on the Kelo case, we now turn to Full House star Dave Coulier who will give his take on the ruling in a funny, bunny rabbit voice.”

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