The DA specified there was enough there to consider him "under the influence". What exactly that means I have no idea.
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LOL. Do you know how many drivers in traffic around you are "high" on marijuana every single day? And as someone who at point used to perform drug testing, aggressive or reckless behavior is not what's associated with THC. And that's if he even smoked it that day. And given how close he was racing a world class professional racing driver like Stewart, I HIGHLY doubt the kid was impaired at the time of the incident. Man Tony Steward just caught the luckiest break of his life. Did anyone test him for anything? |
This was the expected outcome.
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And your 'argument' about other drivers - does that somehow make it right? If you are impaired, you should not be driving. And whomever let KW get into that car should bear some responsibility. If you are a bartender, and you let someone leave your place and they get in an accident, you could be help liable. |
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My reference to other drivers in traffic is to point out that millions of marijuana smokers drive in traffic every single day of the calendar without a pandemic of marijuana driving accidents. Neither do the police perform random urine tests like they perform sobriety tests. In both situations there are quick and cheap devices that can confirm the presence of alcohol or THC. I know because I used to do these, in 5-10 minutes you have a result for cocaine, THC, heroin and probably ecstasy now. Despite years of study and testing no legislation has ever been passed for roadside tests for illicit drug use while driving nor have law enforcement pushed for this. My point isn't to be "pro marijuana legalization". It's to refute what seems like a pretty obvious effort to shift focus off of Stewart. As to getting out of the car, that was more likely due to his age than the presence of marijuana. There's much research on the inability of young people to maintain rational, clear-minded thought at times of high emotion. It's a neurological development that does not finish until a young person is well into their 20's. There are also individuals with the so called "warrior" gene that pushes them towards danger and aggression during high emotion. THC provoking road rage where the person under this drug runs into traffic? Completely contradictory to what I saw on a daily basis. We did have people get aggressive and violent, but those were usually cocaine and meth users. |
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The fact from what I can see is that KW was high. THC metabolizes very fast. If it still showed in his system at such a high amount, his judgment was impaired. Hence my point - someone should have stopped him. It appears someone dropped the ball here. Yes, THC mellows you out - but that is still an impairment and does cause different results in different people. We've all seen alcoholics who are even more mellow when they drink and some who fly off the handle. Drugs react differently to different people. |
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And as to his abilities while high, I'll say he absolutely could possibly race and compete after a hit or two. Depends on how it affects him and how regularly he used it. (Personal experience) Unless they smelled it on his breath, a test could not tell if he got high that morning or at lunch or 15 minutes before the race as far as I know. Only a field sobriety test. The decision to get out of the car was age and environment driven. |
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Also, it could very well be that the THC reduced his anxiety and stress levels and allowed him focus better. Yes quiet the opposite of what we may be thinking. A recent German study not long ago concluded that THC was effective in treating ADHD. |
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All we have are our opinions, many based on personal experiences and personal bias. In this case, as we will never have the actual answer - none of us are right and none are wrong - but still fun to debate and talk about. |
It needs to be said that there was a loss of life here. Also, someones pro career is now tainted. The Ward weed thing and Tony`s racetrack mindset can be debated till the cows come home. Thoughts and prayers have been given to the Ward family from fans around the world. Tony`s fans have also supported him.
Time to put this to rest and let both groups move on. |
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