Katzenmoyer was too drunk to drive
In response to Joe Sabo’s letter to the editor on March 6, I would like to say that he should check his facts before he writes another letter. I am not writing in response to his support of Andy Katzenmoyer, but to one specific comment which Sabo made. He stated, “Although Andy was over the legal alcohol limit, I think we both know that a blood alcohol count of .13 is not going to seriously impair a 270-pound athlete.”Blood alcohol count is calculated as a percentage, specifically it is the grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of water in the blood. Time during which the alcohol was consumed as well as metabolism rate are also taken into account.Granted, it would take Andy Katzenmoyer a few more drinks to reach a .13 blood alcohol count than it would for me, at slightly more than 100 pounds. It would take a 270-pound person well over eight beers to reach a point over the legal limit, whereas it would take a 100 pound person only four beers over a two-hour period. Regardless though, the blood alcohol count is the same and has the same effect on a small female, as it does a 270-pound athlete. I’m sure Andy Katzenmoyer has had a difficult time with being in the spotlight and living his life under scrutiny, but we must remember that being famous is a privilege, not a right or a requirement.
Kristen NobleFreshman, chemistry and pre-law
