North Carolina Stands Firm for Liberty and Safety Amid St. Patrick’s Day Revelry

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North Carolina Stands Firm for Liberty and Safety Amid St. Patrick’s Day Revelry

 

A Tale of Two Roads

 

Picture this: a winding North Carolina highway stretches out under a canopy of budding dogwoods, the air thick with the promise of spring. A family cruises along, kids laughing in the backseat, heading to a St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Raleigh. Meanwhile, another driver swerves dangerously close, his judgment dulled by one too many green beers. In a heartbeat, joy could turn to tragedy. This is the stark reality our Constitutional Republic faces every holiday season—a clash between personal freedom and the collective duty to protect life and liberty. Here at Go Right News and Go Right NC, we’re diving into the latest headlines shaking up the Tar Heel State, with a passionate lens rooted in constitutional principles and a Moderate-to-Conservative Republican heartbeat. Let’s break it down.

 

 

The Facts Expanded: A Deep Dive

 

Public Safety

 

“Booze It and Lose It” Campaign Underway Across North Carolina

Governor Josh Stein’s Highway Safety Program has rolled out its annual St. Patrick’s Day “Booze It and Lose It” enforcement blitz, a statewide effort to clamp down on impaired driving as the shamrock-fueled festivities approach. The N.C. Department of Transportation’s press release lays it out plain and simple: from now until St. Patrick’s Day, North Carolinians can expect a surge in law enforcement presence—more patrols, more sobriety checkpoints, and zero tolerance for those who dare to mix booze with the open road. This isn’t about curbing your fun; it’s about safeguarding the God-given right to life that our Constitutional Republic was built to protect. Last year’s campaign saw 784 DWI charges handed out, a sobering reminder of the stakes. Even more alarming? Seventy-one of those were slapped on drivers under 21—kids barely old enough to vote, let alone drink legally. Colonel Freddy L. Johnson, Jr., commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, didn’t mince words: “Embracing fun traditions is one thing; engaging in the deadly behavior that is drinking and driving is another. Getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol puts lives at risk.” He’s right—liberty doesn’t mean license to endanger others. NCGHSP Director Mark Ezzell echoed that sentiment, noting, “The consequences of driving while impaired are life-altering.” This campaign isn’t just a crackdown; it’s a call to personal responsibility, a cornerstone of our republic.

 

Law Enforcement Ramps Up Patrols and Checkpoints Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day

From the mountain roads of Asheville to the coastal plains of Wilmington, North Carolina’s finest are hitting the streets in force. The NCDOT has made it clear: law enforcement will be out in droves, setting up checkpoints and patrolling hotspots where St. Paddy’s Day revelry might spill over into recklessness. Think of those rolling hills in Buncombe County or the bustling streets of Charlotte—every mile will have eyes on it. Why? Because last year’s 784 DWIs weren’t just numbers; they were near-misses, potential wrecks, and shattered lives averted. Johnson drives it home: “As law enforcement officers, we witness firsthand the devastation and loss caused by alcohol-impaired driving, along with the lasting pain it inflicts on families, friends, and entire communities.” This isn’t overreach—it’s the state fulfilling its constitutional duty to secure the general welfare. Opinion alert: Some might cry “nanny state,” but I’d argue this aligns with the Framers’ vision—government stepping in where individual choices threaten the common good. Freedom’s great, but it stops where your fist meets my nose—or your car meets my family’s minivan.

 

Legislative Updates

 

Senate Bill Introduced to Increase Car Inspection Fees in North Carolina

Meanwhile, over in Raleigh, the North Carolina Senate is stirring the pot with a new bill that’d hike up car inspection fees across the state. Details are still trickling out, but the proposal’s got mechanics and motorists alike buzzing. Currently, the fee sits at $13.60 for a basic safety inspection, a bargain compared to some states. This bill could push it higher—some whisper it might climb past $20—to cover rising costs and, supposedly, improve road safety. Supporters say it’s about keeping junkers off our highways; critics call it another tax grab by a government that’s forgotten thrift. Opinion time: As a Constitutionalist, I’m skeptical. The state’s got a duty to ensure safe roads, sure, but piling fees on law-abiding citizens feels like a stretch when we’re already stretched thin. No word yet on when the Senate will vote, but you can bet Go Right NC will keep tabs on this one. From Greensboro to Gastonia, folks deserve to know how deep the state’s reaching into their wallets.

 

The Monologue: A Constitutionalist’s Cry from the Heart

 

Folks, this is North Carolina—land of the free, home of the brave, and a Constitutional Republic that’s supposed to balance liberty with order. I’m Peter Boykin, your voice at Go Right News and Go Right NC, and I’m fired up. Let’s start with the “Booze It and Lose It” campaign. Look, I love a cold one as much as the next guy—St. Patrick’s Day’s a blast, with the bagpipes blaring and the corned beef simmering. But when you stumble out of a pub in Durham or a bar in Boone and think you’re fine to drive, you’re not just risking your life—you’re rolling the dice with mine, my kids’, my neighbors’. Colonel Johnson nailed it: “Drinking and driving is not an option, but making sure someone sober will be behind the wheel is.” That’s not Big Brother talking; that’s common sense, the kind our Founders baked into the Constitution. Liberty’s sacred, but it’s not a free pass to turn I-40 into a demolition derby. Last year, 784 DWIs—71 of ‘em kids under 21. Seventy-one! What’s it gonna take, Tar Heels? A wreck in your backyard? A funeral in your church? Plan a ride, call a friend, stay alive. That’s the North Carolina way.

 

Now, pivot to Raleigh. This car inspection fee hike’s got my blood boiling. The Senate’s playing fast and loose with our wallets, slapping a new burden on folks from Murphy to Manteo. Safety’s the excuse, but where’s the accountability? Show me the data—prove these inspections stop wrecks, not just pad the state’s coffers. I’m all for safe roads, but I’m not for government overreach dressed up as concern. Our Constitutional Republic thrives when it trusts us to maintain our own rigs, not when it nickel-and-dimes us into submission. Opinion? You bet—this reeks of bureaucracy run amok. We’ve got a right to know what’s coming, and I’ll be watching those senators like a hawk.

 

This is about principle, people. Freedom tempered by duty. Safety secured by reason, not revenue. North Carolina’s at a crossroads—will we hold fast to the Constitution, or let it erode under excuses? I say we stand tall, drive sober, and demand transparency. That’s the Go Right way.

 

 

#GoRight Recap/Remix

 

Here’s the remix, y’all: North Carolina’s gearing up for St. Paddy’s with “Booze It and Lose It”—cops are out, checkpoints are up, and 784 DWIs last year prove the stakes are sky-high. Meanwhile, the Senate’s eyeing your wallet with a car inspection fee jump—safety or shakedown, you decide. At Go Right News and Go Right NC, we’re calling it like we see it: liberty first, responsibility always, and government on a leash. For the full scoop, swing by GoRightNews.com, catch us on Rumble.com, and hunt down #GoRight with Peter Boykin on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Youtube, TikTok, Facebook, X/Twitter—wherever truth fights to breathe. Want to fuel this fight? Toss a buck or two via Cash App at $PeterBoykin1—links are live at GoRightNews.com, GoRightNC.com, and PeterBoykin.com. Let’s keep North Carolina free, safe, and fierce—see you on the right side of history!

 

 

 

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