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Happy Hoosier

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161. Yeah, thanks... Those are not even remotely comprable claims.
Tue Apr 16, 2024, 12:19 PM
Apr 2024

My claim is simple: I think there are times where speeding is justified. The fact that you'd be willing to sacrifice my ability to do what I did in the name of statistics is not of any interest to me.

If my Dad had died that day, it would have been of no comfort that statistically it was probably better.

Yes, that's an emotional response. Human's are emotional animals. We must consider those basic emootions in our calculations and risk assessments. We could all be much safer if we limited highway speeds to 30 mph. Do you see any circumstance where people would tolerate that?

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How is this to be implemented? NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #1
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So the government can track your whereabouts. Not going to happen. NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #6
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Yeah, the abortion clinic. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #16
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Have you ever been some place where you shouldn't have gone? NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #34
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No more calls, please. We already have a winner. NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #40
Technically, Mr. Evil Apr 2024 #184
It happens I DO have a problem with that. Happy Hoosier Apr 2024 #52
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Because OUR government IS supposed to stay out of OUR business. FoxNewsSucks Apr 2024 #85
Are you saying it's your business if you break the maximum speed limit by more than ten mph? Your business if you break Doodley Apr 2024 #97
You missed the point. FoxNewsSucks Apr 2024 #107
This is ForgedCrank Apr 2024 #111
The consitution talks about vehicle speed limits? Doodley Apr 2024 #137
That still ForgedCrank Apr 2024 #147
I've read it, thank you. I see nowhere that it talks about speed-restructing vehicals. Doodley Apr 2024 #156
Well, seeing ForgedCrank Apr 2024 #158
Uncalled for! AKwannabe Apr 2024 #114
Hard governors on vehicles are dangerous and regressive. Hugin Apr 2024 #10
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It's technologically backwards. Hugin Apr 2024 #19
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It's impossible to drive at the posted speed limit where speed bumps are present... Hugin Apr 2024 #36
agree FHRRK Apr 2024 #190
Punishing everyone who wants to drive way beyonf the speed limit and endanger others? Really? Doodley Apr 2024 #101
Direct feedback speed limit signs are far more effective. Hugin Apr 2024 #128
I lived in England. I was allowed to ride a motorcyle at age 16, that's a year earlier than you can drive a car. Doodley Apr 2024 #153
Besides being a non sequitur... Hugin Apr 2024 #160
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the governing will be done digitally , probably based on gps data. rampartc Apr 2024 #56
And if people don't want government GPS in their vehicle? ripcord Apr 2024 #80
Not to mention a privately owned insurance company that has nothing better... Hugin Apr 2024 #127
Seems to me a 10-over governor will work about as well as the so-called self-driving cars... brush Apr 2024 #185
Intrusive and expensive to implement... Hugin Apr 2024 #188
The legislator is well-intentioned but one wonders if he's ever driven a car before... brush Apr 2024 #189
Nothing I see that indicates the vehicle will be tracked. LiberalFighter Apr 2024 #33
Intrinsically it would have to include tracking technology sarisataka Apr 2024 #46
My GPS knows what the speed limit is where I drive. LiberalFighter Apr 2024 #50
That is how I assume it would work sarisataka Apr 2024 #53
Yes, that or with cameras. ecstatic Apr 2024 #215
The problem is that we are told never to trust our GPS ripcord Apr 2024 #84
The deivce would have to know where you are... Happy Hoosier Apr 2024 #55
Such a device does not necessarily mean Disaffected Apr 2024 #75
How else would it work? NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #78
A "GPS" knows your location and speed, Disaffected Apr 2024 #95
No, it ForgedCrank Apr 2024 #192
Of course the car would have to know Disaffected Apr 2024 #193
Any vehicle ForgedCrank Apr 2024 #195
Is any of that in the proposed legislation? Disaffected Apr 2024 #197
Whatever you ForgedCrank Apr 2024 #200
Ok, so you see that the bridge is starting to fall in your rearview mirror Polybius Apr 2024 #183
Modern vehicles could be done with software but RubyRose Apr 2024 #3
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If California pays for it. Ok. jimfields33 Apr 2024 #60
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The buyer pays for it because the cost will be passed on as part of the total cost of the car zeusdogmom Apr 2024 #67
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The cost WILL be passed to consumers AKwannabe Apr 2024 #118
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Sure. NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #68
Reality the price would go up. jimfields33 Apr 2024 #69
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Ok. It will be interesting to see where this goes. jimfields33 Apr 2024 #89
The maximum speed present on a speedometer has nothing to do with the top speed of the car. MichMan Apr 2024 #210
Thank you. Learn something new everyday here. jimfields33 Apr 2024 #211
What colour is the sky in your world? niyad Apr 2024 #72
I think it's pretty rainy in that poster's world. FoxNewsSucks Apr 2024 #87
You are quite correct. niyad Apr 2024 #92
The wedgies are out in force. Hugin Apr 2024 #141
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As I have already explained... It's not safer. Hugin Apr 2024 #152
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An ironic assertion Torchlight Apr 2024 #168
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Interesting jimfields33 Apr 2024 #213
Which means the buyer pays for it. Happy Hoosier Apr 2024 #163
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Quite so, but new cars are already incredibly expensive... Happy Hoosier Apr 2024 #172
I would think a gps speed sensor and attach that to a cruise control.. mitch96 Apr 2024 #79
People will revolt against this Johnny2X2X Apr 2024 #4
I don't understand why more here don't see this. Arthur_Frain Apr 2024 #14
And they will have a great reason to say vanlassie Apr 2024 #134
There are times when you need the speed to avoid accidents bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 #7
Just one more "smart" device to fail Johonny Apr 2024 #9
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The money cost is NEVER immaterial.... Happy Hoosier Apr 2024 #63
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Moving the goalpoats? Happy Hoosier Apr 2024 #110
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I won't call him a nut case, but I do think the proposal is utterly foolish. Happy Hoosier Apr 2024 #166
Exactly, plus they also cause problems Johonny Apr 2024 #91
Same here. I had a Chrysler 300M FoxNewsSucks Apr 2024 #124
You have very peculiar views about what Democrats stand for. Qutzupalotl Apr 2024 #98
Thank you. Well said. The Unmitigated Gall Apr 2024 #112
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"If a child's life is saved by this device... saving lives no matter the cost" EX500rider Apr 2024 #169
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Most states require private pools to be fenced in, I know Fla does EX500rider Apr 2024 #179
I have always wondered why we insist on having cars sarisataka Apr 2024 #12
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Interesting turn of a phrase sarisataka Apr 2024 #22
What engine do you have in your vehicle, the Toyota Matrix? NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #42
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130 horsepower? That's rather excessive, isn't it? Who needs that much power? mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #62
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So, the same question then, why do you need that much power? mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #82
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So we can trust you to make the right choice. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #88
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What makes you unique? If we allow you to make that choice, shouldn't we allow others to make that choice too? NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #122
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Good for you. Must we all join your church as well? FoxNewsSucks Apr 2024 #104
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I can't imagine the residents of California tolerating this. It's a super bad move for whoever champions it. patphil Apr 2024 #17
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People will see this as just another way that government controls their lives. patphil Apr 2024 #30
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I'm leary of this because it disabled the ability to react in an emergency. haele Apr 2024 #59
This outrage reminds me of anti-masking? As you say, it's to save lives. Nobody should be speeding anyway. Doodley Apr 2024 #102
See my post below... sometimes speeding can save lives. NT Happy Hoosier Apr 2024 #120
Here's one example from my own life. Happy Hoosier Apr 2024 #117
I am glad it worked out for your dad. Google: smoking saved my life. Google: Seatbelt victims. Google: Covid shot death Doodley Apr 2024 #145
Yeah, thanks... Those are not even remotely comprable claims. Happy Hoosier Apr 2024 #161
As I said, I am very pleased your dad made it. I don't see any human life as a statistic. Do you have anything you would Doodley Apr 2024 #174
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It was! Happy Hoosier Apr 2024 #162
Enjoy your stay. Nt Fiendish Thingy Apr 2024 #20
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Just for the record, what sort of vehicle do you own and operate? NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #23
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And where do you drive it? NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #27
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"Is it cold up there in the moral high ground?" niyad Apr 2024 #66
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Thank you for the best laugh I have had this morning. And do, please, niyad Apr 2024 #100
If DU awarded a prize for "least self-aware post of the day," I'm sure that one would win it. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #131
Exactly. niyad Apr 2024 #133
How exactly would that work? PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2024 #24
Current generation vehicle automation software Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #65
yup my car reads signs with a camera... cool stuff WarGamer Apr 2024 #198
"It's for your own good!" dchill Apr 2024 #28
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Democrats as castor oil is not a good sell. dchill Apr 2024 #38
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great turn of phrase Celerity Apr 2024 #123
Well, someone is not convinced. dchill Apr 2024 #135
I smell pizza n/t gay texan Apr 2024 #57
Now I am hungry. niyad Apr 2024 #76
Attempting to complete a pass on a two lane road will be very dangerous. MichMan Apr 2024 #31
That Was My First Reaction ProfessorGAC Apr 2024 #175
Doubt Biden would want a governor on his Corvette. Silent Type Apr 2024 #35
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I'm solid with Biden, but don't see him in a Prius, Chevy Volt, etc. Silent Type Apr 2024 #144
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Yet another "bright idea" that would keep me from ever moving to CA. Jirel Apr 2024 #39
Could make passing a challenge. Xoan Apr 2024 #41
Nope and i'll be one of the first to find a workaound gay texan Apr 2024 #44
If this were to pass DetroitLegalBeagle Apr 2024 #93
Why stop here...why not limit the speed of all vehicles to the speed limit. CincyDem Apr 2024 #48
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Apologies - when you posted this in General Discussion, I didn't realize you intended it to be a CA only discussion. CincyDem Apr 2024 #64
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At 47 posts, I thought that might be the case. CincyDem Apr 2024 #142
Speed traps will never be eliminated. They're too profitable, FoxNewsSucks Apr 2024 #116
I see we're playing Who Wants to Lose Elections? Sympthsical Apr 2024 #73
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Sounds really serious Torchlight Apr 2024 #96
We'll see if he can convince other Democrats to commit electoral suicide. Happy Hoosier Apr 2024 #121
No thanks.. I have needed to go beyond that to prevent serious accidents... Chakaconcarne Apr 2024 #74
Please give an example. Thank you. Doodley Apr 2024 #105
Plenty of examples in Posts Above. marked50 Apr 2024 #149
Not a chance in Hell that this becomes law. MineralMan Apr 2024 #103
There appears to be a law in Texas that requires everyone walkingman Apr 2024 #106
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This is playing right into the hands of the RW attempts to universalise the false slur that all Dems are nanny staters Celerity Apr 2024 #113
Not so false if we have enough morons to pass this The Mouth Apr 2024 #216
God forbid I have enough time to change lanes for my exit before someone going 100 mph creams me passing on the right. NoSheep Apr 2024 #115
If someone is having to pass you on the right you were in the wrong lane EX500rider Apr 2024 #178
You could name the Bill... "Democrats never win another election again act of 2024" WarGamer Apr 2024 #119
yep Celerity Apr 2024 #125
yep Celerity Apr 2024 #126
Yeah, this is bullshit SpankMe Apr 2024 #138
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My SUV has a device that takes control Arne Apr 2024 #157
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Or, raise the fine for speeding intrepidity Apr 2024 #143
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And this how ebbie15644 Apr 2024 #151
This outrage reminds me of the fight against smoking laws, gun laws, seatbelt laws, motorbike helmet laws. Doodley Apr 2024 #164
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The JustAnotherGen Apr 2024 #176
Thsts going too far, that is why people doc03 Apr 2024 #177
Why have an F150 EV with 1000 hp that does 0-60 in 4 seconds when you doc03 Apr 2024 #196
Known in cities as "Carjackers' Prey" bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 #180
This is a terrible idea and not mainly because of civil liberties. It's terrible because it won't work. localroger Apr 2024 #181
Okay, but other than that, what do you think of it? NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #201
Well other than that... NutmegYankee Apr 2024 #205
Hahahaha. Terrific one-liner. I first heard it from my introductory chemistry instructor. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #206
Fuck that shit Polybius Apr 2024 #182
So a 20 year old college student is fleeing a rapist.... FHRRK Apr 2024 #186
Idiotic idea. Here's a better plan FoxNewsSucks Apr 2024 #187
As much as I HATE speeders, this is utterly stupid. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2024 #191
What the eff? Is this the Onion? SYFROYH Apr 2024 #194
It was a kind of plant. NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #203
Well, this thread is certainly entertaining! A HERETIC I AM Apr 2024 #199
Nearly everyone sized up the OP right away as a plant. It looked like one of James O'Keefe's less successful new hires. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #202
LOL.... A HERETIC I AM Apr 2024 #207
This is the worst bill I have ever seen proposed. NutmegYankee Apr 2024 #204
Unless the CA is going to provide free internet access for all vehicles made after 2026, this is not going to end well krawhitham Apr 2024 #208
Scott Wiener tired of being flipped off and honked at for driving 10 under the speed limit in the fast lane Hotler Apr 2024 #209
Why stop there? Captain Stern Apr 2024 #212
To be honest, I'm a little worried that legislators in California ecstatic Apr 2024 #214
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