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13 years ago @ Western Center For Jou... - Impeach the stonewalli... · 1 reply · +10 points

I thought we already had plenty to impeach him before this. This would just be icing on the cake.

13 years ago @ National Motorists Ass... - 9 Ways To Improve Traf... · 0 replies · 0 points

These are just a couple of examples! Ever wonder who pays for all this technology to protect the idiots who refuse to learn how to drive? It is you and I because EVERY vehicle is required to have it whether you want it or not. And since the road warriors know they have these safety features, they simply take more chances than they would otherwise. This results in a greater business for automobile repair shops, parts dealers, recyclers, engineers, inspectors, etc, etc. But wait, all these people have to be paid for the work they do! Oh, that's right, the insurance company has to pay the tab...wonder where their money came from? From increased insurance rates of course!

Bottom line: You are paying dearly for that small modicum of 'safety' both when you purchase the vehicle and then every time you pay your ever increasing insurance premiums. So just how much is that split second of extra crumple time worth again? No matter what it is worth, we as a nation are paying literally BILLIONS and BILLIONS for it! Think about it next time you write that insurance check or make that car payment?

13 years ago @ National Motorists Ass... - 9 Ways To Improve Traf... · 0 replies · +1 points

Just to name a mere couple of things...
Crumple Zones: Sounds great to slow vehicles down without passing those forces of momentum on to occupants. But at what cost? Besides engineering costs and specialized materials to pull off this trick, what about the added repair costs when you do have a wreck? Instead of simply bending a fender, you now also involve the frame and other large integrated components of the vehicle that may be far removed from the initial point of impact.
Air Bags: Yes these modern miracles do save some lives in severe crashes. Bet yet again, at what overall cost? The technology and materals for these gadgets are not cheap. Sure those side curtain air bags help you survive a severe side impact but would not some personal responsibility do the same thing? You don't have side air bags, don't pull out in front of that bus coming down the road! And yet again, look at the repair costs. Now instead of just replacing the sheet metal on the car, you now have to replace all the air bags and associated electronics and sensors.

13 years ago @ National Motorists Ass... - 9 Ways To Improve Traf... · 0 replies · +1 points

Safety at what cost? Why should everyone have to pay these ludicrus expenses to idiot-proof the system for the few? If you wanted to stop at least half of the accidents in Texas, simply outlaw talking on cell phones (or as is happening more and more, texting while driving). I have traveled in every state in the United States (except for Maine and Rhode Island) as well as Southern Canada and it is absolutely amazing how much money is wasted across these lands in the name of safety. Have you ever even thought about how much more expensive an automobile is simply in the name of safety?

13 years ago @ National Motorists Ass... - 9 Ways To Improve Traf... · 0 replies · +1 points

Texas is a perfect example of how idiotic some of this stuff can be. Rather than spend millions putting up barricades in the middle of every divided roadway, what is wrong with expecting people to learn how to drive and pay attention to what they are doing? Rather than spend more millions on putting up signs that tell you the speed limit is going to change somewhere further down the road, why not just change the speed limit and give people a little leeway to slow down? But then that cuts into revenues to hire more cops and buy more cop cars to generate even more money!!!

13 years ago @ Western Center For Jou... - Rush: Obama 'afraid' o... · 0 replies · +5 points

Guess he may not be doing much traveling to Arizona!!!

13 years ago @ National Motorists Ass... - 7 Ways To Shut Down A ... · 0 replies · +2 points

Some places, like Bulverde TX do in fact use it for revenue generation. I have never gotten a ticket but have observed many. One of the problems I have with the scheme is that a bunch of mexicans driving an old beatup rig can drive right by them while someone in a nice vehicle gets stopped. Watched it happen more than once.

13 years ago @ National Motorists Ass... - 7 Ways To Shut Down A ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Actually, you may find that Advisory Signs are enforcable in Texas. I have seen numerous signs in Texas stating that you have to obey them...usually around city limits.

13 years ago @ National Motorists Ass... - 7 Ways To Shut Down A ... · 0 replies · +5 points

Yes, they know exactly what it means. The problem is that some localities will ticket you for doing so if they catch you. I guess it cuts into their revenue.

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