The maximum sentence possible under the law in Canada for killing someone while driving drunk is 14 years in prison. The most a drunk driver ever got in Canada is eight years. This is something to think about….

Death of an Innocent

I went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom, so I drank soda instead.
I felt really proud inside, Mom, the way you said I should.
I didn't drink and drive, Mom, even though the others said I should.
I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you are always right.
Now the party is finally ending, Mom, everyone is driving out of sight.

As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I'd get home in one piece.
Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and sweet.
I started to drive away, Mom, but as I pulled out into the road, the other car didn't see me,
Mom, and hit me like a load.
As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I heard the policeman say, the other guy is drunk,
Mom, and now I'm the one who will pay.
How could this happen to me, Mom? My life burst just like a balloon.
There is blood all around me, Mom, I'll die in a short time.
He was probably at the same party as I.
The only difference is, he drank and I will die.
Why do people drink and drive, Mom, it can ruin your whole life?

I'm feeling sharp pains now. Pain just like a knife.
The guy who hit me is walking, Mom, and I don't think it's fair.
I'm lying here dying and all he can do is stare.
Tell my brother not to cry, Mom, and tell Daddy to be brave.
And when I get to Heaven, Mom, put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave.
Someone should've told him, Mom, not to drink and drive.
If only they had told him, Mom, I would still be alive.
My breathing is getting shorter, Mom, I'm becoming very scared.

Please don't cry for me, Mom, when I needed you, you were always there.
I have one last question Mom, before I say goodbye:
I didn't and drive, so why am I the one to die?

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