Re: Gun Story

["Wayne H Beebe" <whbeebe@turbonet.com>]

Robert

There are some very strong movements to restrict the use of automobiles
among the elderly--some states are requiring driving tests for them; and
among the youth--requiring adult supervision to age 18, limiting the number
of youth in a vehicle are two suggestions that come to mind.  In addition
many states are tightening up on DUI's.
Lowering the legal BAC, restricting the use of deferred prosecution, passing
three strike laws that say you cannot have a license if you have more than
two DUI's--the third one will mean you lose your priviledge, better
treatment programs. Installing automatic breathylzers that disable a car if
a drink driver tries to operate it. There are also remedial classes offered
through the state or local auto clubs and insurance.

One key item that will help lower the casualty rate is the enforcement of
seatbelt laws.

I would even go so far as to ban the use of cell phones while driving--the
state can do this through the inattentive driving laws.


----- Original Message -----
From: Robert C. Tindall <rtindall@fsr.com>
To: Wayne H Beebe <whbeebe@turbonet.com>
Cc: Vision 2020 <vision2020@moscow.com>
Sent: Monday, November 22, 1999 9:37 AM
Subject: 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
> >
>
>