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Dems' latest oil answer: Speed limits

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by HackyMcHack, Jul 25, 2008.

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  1. Riddick

    Riddick Active Member

    Rocker would have said women in general.
     
    Riddick, Jul 25, 2008
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  2. Pastor

    Pastor Active Member

    Where are your statistics?

    I'm searching around and the closest I could find was a study in Hong Kong proving that accidents went up. (link here)

    I have heard during a news report over the radio that since the increase in gasoline prices, the number of accidents have gone down because less people are driving and those that are driving are driving slower. I haven't found a link to this one yet, either.
     
    Pastor, Jul 25, 2008
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  3. NoOneLikesUs

    NoOneLikesUs Active Member

    If you have an electric vehicle then should you be able to do 65?
     
    NoOneLikesUs, Jul 25, 2008
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  4. GB-Hack

    GB-Hack Active Member

    Sure. Why not relax and enjoy the drive?
     
    GB-Hack, Jul 25, 2008
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  5. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member



    Why exactly is driving a privilege and not a right? I'm not being facetious. By whose grace, do I get that privilege? Is it a privilege for me to ride my bike somewhere? How about to take a walk? If I even shift my weight in my chair right now, do I need permission?

    If driving a car -- and this is not about regulating it to make sure I do it in safe manner that doesn't impinge on other's rights -- doesn't fall under the most basic right of "liberty," then I think it's safe to say we have no rights; just privileges.
     
    The Big Ragu, Jul 25, 2008
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  6. 2muchcoffeeman

    2muchcoffeeman Well-Known Member

    Once in my last newspaper job, I was 2/3 of the way across the state covering state championship football when I realized the hard way that my paycheck hadn't cleared the bank yet (company refused to use direct deposit for some strange reason and still doesn't). I locked the cruise control on 55 mph all the way back and made 200 miles on almost 7 gallons of gas (I spent the last cash I had on it) in a large car with a V6. Fortunately, it was fairly cool so I could turn the A/C off.
     
    2muchcoffeeman, Jul 25, 2008
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  7. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    You are being sarcastic, but you gave me an idea. Guys are hardwired to want to get where they are going as fast as possible.

    But what if we put giant video screens of naked women all along the interstates. That would be a good incentive for folks to slow down and rubberneck.
     
    Ace, Jul 25, 2008
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  8. 2muchcoffeeman

    2muchcoffeeman Well-Known Member

    Driving is a privilege extended to those who have passed appropriate tests to prove they have the ability to do so; those who have passed those tests carry a small certificate proving it. We call that certificate a driver's license.

    Driving is a privilege because an automobile is a heavy piece of equipment that in the wrong hands can cause all manner of mayhem.

    ::) ::) ::) ::)
     
    2muchcoffeeman, Jul 25, 2008
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  9. GB-Hack

    GB-Hack Active Member

    Not being sarcastic at all. I enjoy driving, I find it fun and very relaxing when all I've got is an open road and some great music. What's the rush?

    I save going fast for times like this.

     
    GB-Hack, Jul 25, 2008
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  10. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    Knock yourself out, grandma.
     
    Ace, Jul 25, 2008
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  11. cranberry

    cranberry Well-Known Member

    Only the person in front of me.
     
    cranberry, Jul 25, 2008
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  12. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    And honking at GB-Hack won't help. He's got the Rush CD cranked up.
     
    Ace, Jul 25, 2008
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