Isaiah 5:11,22 11 Woe to those who rise early in the morningto run after their drinks, who stay up late at night till they are inflamed with wine. 22Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine and champions at mixing drinks,.
29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow?
Who has strife? Who has complaints?
Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?30 Those who linger over wine
who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.31 Do not gaze at wine when it is red,
when it sparkles in the cup,
when it goes down smoothly!32 In the end it bites like a snake
and poisons like a viper.33 Your eyes will see strange sights
and your mind imagine confusing things.34 You will be like one sleeping on the high seas,
lying on top of the rigging.35 “They hit me,” you will say, “but I’m not hurt!
They beat me, but I don’t feel it!
When will I wake up
so I can find another drink?”
Should they really be discussing “University matters” under the influence of refreshments?
“…it is within my scope of duties to meet with university Government Relations constituents to discuss matters that impact the university, and a small part of these year-round activities and communications includes the purchase of refreshments…” Marc Saavedra
Saavedras has worked as an advocate for DWI… But he is No Stranger to the other side view more here.“Saavedra said the DWI occurred six years ago when he was young and that it helped him understand the importance of DWI programs that he has since lobbied for….
“I believe I’ve been able to lobby for close to $1 million in DWI money for programs both for Metro Court and statewide,” Saavedra said. “I’ve worked side by side with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and I’d have no problem calling Nadine (Milford) right now and telling her about my arrest.” .”
Proverbs 31: 4-5 “It is not for kings, O Lemuel—
not for kings to drink wine,
not for rulers to crave beer,5 lest they drink and forget what the law decrees,
and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.
After the University of New Mexico’s government affairs director was arrested for drunken driving in 2006, he signed a “Last Chance Agreement” in which he pledged not to consume alcohol as long as he was employed by the university.
Marc Saavedra, the school’s top lobbyist, also agreed in the document to undergo treatment and submit to drug and alcohol testing.
In addition, he pleaded guilty to first-offense DWI and was given a deferred sentence and placed on one year’s probation by a Metro Court judge. See Arrest Here
UNM says it has no qualms about Saavedra buying lawmakers and other officials at least $1,500 in alcoholic beverages since his arrest in his mission to create goodwill and build relationships on behalf of the university. He rang up bar tabs both while on probation and afterward, and while prohibited from drinking.
Lots of liquor
The university allows reimbursements for alcohol expenses when incurred at hospitality events for guests of the university.
McKinsey said no taxpayer money is used.
Some alcohol purchases for which Saavedra was reimbursed included drinks served with meals.
Others took place during meetings that lasted late into the night. Several receipts paint a picture of free-flowing beer, vodka and assorted other liquor, courtesy of Saavedra’s credit card and, ultimately, the state’s flagship university.
Take Saavedra’s $233.31 tab at the Q Bar on Nov. 23, 2007— at which point he would have completed his one-year probation.
Receipts show the evening began at 8:25p.m. and the tab was paid at 12:20 a.m. Saavedra stated that his guests were Beverlee McClure, director of the Association of Commerce & Industry (ACI) and former higher education secretary; Paul Gutierrez, executive director of the Association of Counties; Morris “Mo” Chavez, the state insurance superintendent; and a state personnel office employee.
Saavedra reported that they discussed ACI’s agenda, uncompensated health care and government relations compensation.
Refreshments at the Q Bar included 12 Grey Goose vodkas, two Ketel Citron vodkas, four Patron Silver tequilas, three Corona beers and five Stella Artois beers.
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