San Antonio bartenders could face charges for over-serving alcohol

It sucks that someone died because of this jackass's actions and lack of thinking, but pinning it on the workers is a waste of time. The guy was on release for the same thing (DWI). He wasn't driving his own vehicle,so why not go after the owner of that vehicle? And why go after the waitstaff and bartenders? Do they not know that it will be more difficult for them to wring money out of those folks? Do you really think bartenders and waitresses make a ton of cash? Most of them are trying to make it through school This is a ridiculous waste of resources by a butthurt police chief who didn't get his checkpoints and a DA who is in denial about many things.

I think that at this point they can't pinpoint it on the drunkard that caused the accident so they are going for the next option and while I definitely see their point, I really don't see why charging them with manslaughter is anywhere NEAR appropriate. Sooner or later we are going to start charging the family members of murderers and thieves. And we will start blaming the children as opposed to the pedophiles. No one will have a care in the world because their sins will be simply tacked on someone else.

I have been a bartender before back in my college days and most bars require you to be TABC certified. Its a four hour course which goes over serving drunks. They make it known that if you are caught serving a drunk or if someone leaves and causes an accident because they are drunk you are at fault. Its a 10,000.00 dollar fine and up to several years in jail if your guilty. Thats just part of the job. When I work every waitress had to be certified as well. Its their fault just as much of the bartender. Its sad that these girls are having to go through this but they knew that this could happen. Most bars ensure bartenders/waitress' are certified to save their butts. If I am still correct as long as the bartenders/waitress' are certified the bar takes no responsibilty. If they are not certified then it falls back on the bar. Its been a couple of years so I dont know if that has changed.

You know, while I understand this was a tragedy, I do not understand WHY there is so much focus on this incident. Was it because a young female cop was killed, or because a child was left without her mother, or what????? There have been so very many deaths caused by drunk drivers, so many children orphaned at the hands of a drunk driver, yet this case seems to be the only one getting so much publicity. :?

It is sad that 2 lives were lost, but it is NOT the baretender's fault, it is 100% Mr. Balderamos. People need to start taking responsibility for their actions and stop blaming others.

Dodie Lee and End Times ALWAYS post "passages" from the Bible for every story on this website. It is pointless to even respond to their interpretation. Regardless of what the bible says - this is about responsibility. The bartenders should not be responsible in this case because they are not the ones serving the customer at the Saucer - it's the waitresses. We need to come up with a better solution - Mr. Balderamos was no stranger to drunk driving yet still continued to do so. It cost him his life and he took another with him. HE is the responsible party.

Bobbyg2004, definitely no hatred on my part. I even have some gay friends that I discuss this exact issue with, with no insuing arguments pro or con, but since you started this,,yes all sins are forgivable as long as you truely make an attempt to not commit that sin again. This is different among some groups, thinking society should accept them for their sin while they continue to live out that sin. I sin, just as everyone else, and I also try not to commit that sin again. As far as you accusing me of blasphemy, if quoting scripture is blasphemy in your eyes, then you may have issues to work out. No where in my previous post did I state any hatred toward anyone or any group, I just stated what the Bible says. You may also want to read and see the difference between sins according to the 10 commandments and what is defined as an abomination to God. Again, no hatred on my part. Maybe you are trying to read too much into my response and assume something that isn't there. For someone posting here, as Dodie Lee, claiming to be religious, and stating that drinking is an abomination, just goes to show their true ignorance of what they are preaching. False profit comes to mind.

End Times, you are mixing apples and oranges. Drinking in itself is not a sin. you quote a passaged that addresses excessive drinking, which I agree with, but again, drinking in itself is not a sin and there are no passages that can lead anyone to that conclusion.

I was reading some of the comments that have been written with regards to this case and I felt it is time I step in with mine. First of all my friend "End Times" basicaly stated what I was going to say with regards to the comment written by "TM Clark" you are correct the Bible does not mention that you should not drink. There are many scriptures where Christ "Turns Water into Wine" But as End Times stated the wine back there was Fermented Fruits not processed wines and liquor that we drink today. Our Alcohol can be much more detremental to our health and mind. Secondly If you all recall the "Cardinal Sins" (Gluttony) is one of them it is we who must learn to control our intake. I'm sure everyone would agree with this one if the story was different. @Garden Lobster, you may be correct with regards to how the tables are being turned because this time it was a civilian who killed an officer of the law. However, if your child was at a party at someones home and went and killed himself I am very sure you would want to sue the homeowner for his death and not the kids that served your son/daughter. This is the law and yes the Bartenders should be charged for this, over pouring any drink whether the bartender sees the patron or not is still overpouring and they are contributing to their intoxication. You are right since this tavern has waitresses they should be the ones to tell the Bartenders or the Bouncers, if any, to "Cut Off" the patron. As for "Doc Hayworth" as a Bi-sexual male who is very religous I ask you must stop using the Bible to justify your hatred to anyone by race, sexual orientation, or any other difference. And if you do make sure you are well versed. The Bible does state that Homosexuality is a sin, however, it also states that all sins can be forgiven upon repentance. God loves all his children. The only sin that cannot ever be forgiven is Blasphemy which you my friend are commiting by trying to condemn Homosexuals with you hatred.

Meanwhile August Busch IV is laughing all the way to the bank as the little people deal with the ramifications of his family's concoctions. Christopher Bladaramos didn't create/manufacture/distribute the alcohol. He just served it to a paying customer who wasn't drinking responsibly.