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Lawmakers drinking at the capitol, getting police tip-offs - randomq - 04-16-2023
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/04/15/freshman-representative-accused-trying-get-fellow-lawmakers-arrested-drunk-driving/
So aside from the issues focused on in the article, is it acceptable for state legislators to get drunk in State Capitol conference rooms and for the police to tip-off the drunks when a complaint is called in?
Seems like ethical issues all around on this one...
RE: Lawmakers drinking at the capitol, getting police tip-offs - TomK - 04-16-2023
I guess this is politics these days. The main question is did anyone drink and drive? Is it true that the police contacted the State Capitol? If so, was it to warn them not to drive under the influence? That action seems perfectly reasonable to me. However, I don't think this is all that it seems, especially if this was some kind of set-up by Hussey-Burdick.
As for drinking alcohol and partying in the Capitol, I have no idea if that's allowed or not. Even if it is, it's not a good look.
RE: Lawmakers drinking at the capitol, getting police tip-offs - AaronM - 04-18-2023
Rules for thee but not for me