DUI drivers are a longstanding and insidious menace that continues to destroy the fabric of this town. Las Vegas Metro says it has “thrown down the gauntlet” in hopes of controlling DUI drivers by posting more officers at problematic intersections. Unfortunately, that it is largely an exercise in futility.

Las Vegas has a culture that promotes a potentially irresponsible combination of gaming and intoxication by offering “comped” drinks to those who are actively gambling. Other businesses offer specials that seem to promote rapid intoxication by offering oversized cocktails, buy one-get-one or free shots of hard liquor with the purchase of a beer or cocktail. Now, the Golden Gate Casino has announced it will offer complimentary drinks at the Center Bar every night for an hour.

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