vision2020
Re: Gun Story
You've eloquently stated precisely what troubles me about this. Driving is
a privilege. There are extensive laws and limitations on the manufacture
and operation of motor vehicles. There were over 41,000 traffic related
deaths.
So what do we do about this? Do we pass more laws? I see no national
movement to further limit ownership of automobiles, and I suspect if those
who do not own or operate an automobile tried to do so they would be
pilloried by those who do not want their ability to drive to the mall
further restricted.
41,471 people killed, contless more injured to various degrees. How much
does that cost us in health care, lost productivity, and disrupted lives?
Where is the effort to stem the tide of blood on our nation's streets?
At 09:26 PM 11/19/99 -0800, Wayne H Beebe wrote:
>Let's see, there are licensing laws.
>There are auto registration laws
>There are laws dealing with legal age to drive
>There are laws governing speed
>There are laws governing drinking and driving
>There are laws requiring safety features on vehicles
>There are laws that permit confiscation of a vehicle
>There are laws that allow implied consent.
>There are laws dealing with environmental issues.
>There are laws requiring insurance.
>There are laws that insure proper traffic flow.
>
>No they haven't prevented all deaths, but consider how much higher they
>would be if we considered driving a right (as in the case of guns) rather
>than a privilege.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Robert C. Tindall <rtindall@fsr.com>
>To: Wayne H Beebe <whbeebe@turbonet.com>
>Cc: Vision 2020 <vision2020@moscow.com>
>Sent: Friday, November 19, 1999 4:49 PM
>Subject: Re: Gun Story
>
>
>According to the NHTSA there were 41,471 traffic fatalities in 1998.
>
>I wonder how many automotive control laws are pending to solve this crisis
>in
>our country.
>
>At 04:07 PM 11/19/99 -0800, Wayne H Beebe wrote:
>>
>> I don't know if any of you saw this story about gun violence. I thought I
>> would send it to you just in case.
>> Note there were 39,000 deaths due to guns in the last year. A decrease,
>yes,
>> but look at the last comment at the end of the article
>
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