Senator jailed for DUI after 'stealing unlocked SUV, crashing into a driveway and falling asleep at

the wheel...kudo's to the kids who called the police on him...

http://gawker.com/5813421/senator-arrested-after-drunken-suv-joy-ride

Idaho State Senator John McGee spent Father's Day in jail after being charged with drunken driving and suspicion of felony grand theft.

Mr McGee, a past 'Republican Legislator of the Year,' is accused of taking an SUV with a 20ft cargo trailer attached from the Boise area home of a 'complete stranger' after an evening of drinking at a golf course clubhouse.

According to the Ada County Sheriff's Office, 38-year-old McGee, who is the Senate GOP Caucus Chairman and the youngest member of Idaho's senate, began drinking at a Boise golf course at about 10pm Saturday.

The lawmaker, who lives in Caldwell, left the clubhouse just before 3am and began walking before seeing the Ford Excursion with the 20ft trailer hooked up.

The vehicle was unlocked with the keys inside. McGee got inside and drove away, authorities say.

Shortly after Mr McGee tried turning the vehicle and trailer around in a driveway.

But the move was unsuccessful and the Excursion and trailer jack-knifed and became stuck

Mr De Leon said two children at the home where McGee tried to turn the SUV were watching from a window.

They called police after Mr McGee allegedly got back in the vehicle and fell asleep

"He's a man of great ideas, much energy and enthusiasm and really has a good heart to try to do the right thing," Hill said. "Whether this has political ramifications for the future and for his future I think is way too early to tell.* We're still waiting for the circumstances to unfold. Certainly none of has had a chance to visit with Senator McGee to find out how this transpired from his point of view."

http://www.ktvb.com/news/Republican-leadership-reacts-to-senators-arrest-124163334.html

* - WTF?

Therefore it is OK. My TV told me so.

Wait. Who are we talking about here?

and if anyone was offended by my behavior, they can apologize to me.

The police were called, he went to jail, charges are made.

Yes, I can see how that is exactly the same.

This has been a terrible strain on his family.
Out of concern for his wife and children please let the man be.

I think I got the meme down now

Oh the family values :rofl:

And sometimes Gawd likes to go for a joyride too.