[elhigh]

Okay, Yoyo, I'm going to cut to the chase:

You're highly opinionated. Opinions are like farts: you generally aren't offended by your own.

Driving is an act of faith and commitment. When I get on the road, I am committing myself to operating my vehicle in a safe manner. I am putting my faith in others doing the same.

The vehicle isn't what is dangerous. The person operating it is. This may sound an awful lot like the "guns don't kill people" argument and there's a reason for that. Inanimate objects are objects. How they are used is what makes the difference.

We could even rephrase the quote: "Pool cues don't kill people." "Pit bulls don't kill people." "Boeing 757s don't kill people."

Now, do I believe a lifted 4x4 is as intrinsically safe as any other vehicle? Maybe, maybe not. We'd have to argue about "intrinsically safe," and that would take up a fair portion of the internet. Obviously the vehicle has been altered from its original design, a design which is arguably well thought out by smart people versed in the art. But the alterations generally aren't pulled directly from some inexperienced dolt's nether regions, either, so while it is altered, is it worse?

Anecdotal evidence is not evidence. It is anecdotes arranged and couched into as damning a context as possible.

If lifted 4x4s are illegal where you are, your battle cry to keep lifted 4x4s off the road is pointless. A statute exists, violators are in violation thereof and your stridency is merely adding to the louder sirens and flashing lights of law enforcement. Step back and let the man with the badge do his job.

If you are attempting to change how things are in areas besides where you live, please stop. You are not part of the constituency. Either let the unwashed barbarian Americans figure things out for themselves or just shake your head in superior bewilderment as we mash each other to bloody bits on the highway.

Is there an excuse to own a 4x4? Absolutely. Chief among them: "Because I can."
How about a truck? Please see above.
Even if I don't carry a load every day? Of course. For one thing, I might need to carry a load tomorrow. If that is insufficient reason, refer to Reason #1.

I understand you're merely voicing an opinion and of course you are entitled to it, but don't for a moment make the mistake of thinking that being louder, longer winded and supporting your stance with lots of videos will make me side with you.

Thanks for your time. My apologies to everyone for the threadjack, I will not comment further off-topic.