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Old 09-19-2008, 05:41 PM   #61 (permalink)
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I should probably stay away from this topic,and I don't mean to beat up on you,but I don't believe you can make a persuasive argument for an arbitrary speed limit,whatever the speed.Countless entities will be impacted,economic dislocations will occur,It's dubious to presume it would actually impact MPG,massive propaganda campaigns would be necessary,for some,nothing less than roadside arrest and vehicle impoundment would be necessary to deter them from "polite,civilized bending of the rules."---------------------- The US National 55-MPH speed limit was a failure.To redo something like that would require truly Draconian measures to ensure success.The White House,all media,Schools(public and private),churches,universities,Pentagon,sports figures,Hollywood celebrities,chambers of commerce,tax appraisal districts,State Comptrollers,Treasurers,corporate boards,CEOs,Governors,Mayors,City Managers,City Council,etc.,would all have to come on board and stay on board.A person's "honor,duty,religion,patriotism,civic responsibility,etc." would all have to be called into question,should they fail to honor the law.-------------------------------- Speeding would have to become "evil."

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