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Originally Posted by analog
I think a lot of people are forgetting/overlooking the fact that people under the influence are somewhat at a loss for decision-making skills. Their intoxication impairs their judgment, hence they may not realize they shouldn't drive.
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The time for the realization comes at the beginning, when they soberly plan a night of drinking. They don't get to evade responsibility through poor planning.
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The law started BECAUSE the last line of defense against drinking and driving is the last person who sees them before they get in the car.
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That's all well and true, but coding this moral imperative into a legal responsibility is just as despicable as those good samaritan laws that gave us a lackluster Seinfeld finale. "It's the right thing to do" doesn't always translate into "It's the right thing for us to force you to do it". They're selling a legal product to someone able to use it legally. Regardless of laws that state otherwise, regardless of how widespread these laws are, the idea that the seller should be held responsible for misuse is still fucking reprehensible.
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Would any of you saying "the bar shouldn't be responsible" and "one adult shouldn't be held responsible for the actions of another adult" allow a drunk friend to get into their car?
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Would you have lax friends held legally responsible for the drunk driving of other friends? I wouldn't. The choice and the fault lie squarely with the drunk driver. "You ought to babysit" and "We ought to make you babysit" do NOT go hand in hand.
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Of course, many people don't think drinking and driving is all that bad. Those people are stupid assholes. 
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Can't argue with this.