Jeanie Morgan Drunk Driving Research Paper

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Drunk driving is a major problem in the United States. It kills thousands of people and hurts not only the victim but the families of everyone involved. It is a terrible issue that can be easily avoided and that is what makes it such an emotional issue. Jeanie Morgan's presentation on the death of her daughter Bella was very emotional. She explained how kind and humble she was and how she was so young and innocent. Jeanie then went on to explain the day of the accident and what all occurred when Bella was killed by the drunk driver. I could feel all the emotional stress and sadness that the mother felt for loosing her daughter. It really affected me because I will be a mother some day and I can't imagine having this happen to my future child.

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