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Old 02-24-2013, 02:14 PM   #2 (permalink)
pete c
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Yup.

I get a kick out of big government giving us all the lip service about saving the environment and lowering our use of fossil fuels. They don't give two bleeps about any of that. They care only about being in charge.

I don't have a problem with crash standards, but, they should not stop anyone from putting a vehicle on the road. Our roads could be full of all sorts of inexpensive high mileage vehicles, but, they are not because "mom" (the government) won't let it, because they are watching out for our safety.

That is bull.

Let me buy what I want. If it is not as safe, oh well. Let me decide what level of risk I am willing to take. I can go to the Suzuki store tomorrow and legally buy a GSXR-1000. So, the safety argument is crap.

It is all about control and providing protection to existing automakers.
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