Montana lawmaker's speech perpetuates boozy image

AP Photo/The Independent Record, Eliza Wiley

Rep. Alan Hale, R-Boulder Valley, listens to instructions during the meeting of the House Natural Resources Committee in Helena. Bar owner Hale said in a speech on the House floor this week that DUI laws are harmful to small businesses. The Republican from Basin implied that people need to drive home after drinking at their local bars.

Montana lawmaker's speech perpetuates boozy image

STEPHEN DOCKERY, Associated Press

HELENA — A lawmaker's speech railing against drunken driving reform — mocked mercilessly by political opponents — is no laug...