Comments on: More Silly Numbers From AAA http://blog.motorists.org/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/ News For Drivers Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:16:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Randy http://blog.motorists.org/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/comment-page-1/#comment-9590 Randy Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:28:30 +0000 http://www.motorists.org/blog/corruption/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/#comment-9590 Jeff are you saying there are no accidents if someone is going 90 mph? What percentage of trucks and other vehicles do not drive at 85 or 90 mph? You will always have someone on this site that would be traveling 10 mph or more faster than everyone else. I am sure you and James Baxter does not realize that 43,000 dead people a year would add up to over 40 miles of dead bodies if lined up head to toe. That is also the equivalent of a small city. That means absolutly nothing to James Baxter and most here. Jeff are you saying there are no accidents if someone is going 90 mph? What percentage of trucks and other vehicles do not drive at 85 or 90 mph? You will always have someone on this site that would be traveling 10 mph or more faster than everyone else.

I am sure you and James Baxter does not realize that 43,000 dead people a year would add up to over 40 miles of dead bodies if lined up head to toe. That is also the equivalent of a small city. That means absolutly nothing to James Baxter and most here.

]]> By: Jeff http://blog.motorists.org/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/comment-page-1/#comment-9589 Jeff Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:19:08 +0000 http://www.motorists.org/blog/corruption/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/#comment-9589 How do you hit someone on the freeway travelling in the same direction as yourself? If you are not paying attention, then YOU should be punished accordingly. How do you hit someone on the freeway travelling in the same direction as yourself? If you are not paying attention, then YOU should be punished accordingly.

]]> By: Randy http://blog.motorists.org/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/comment-page-1/#comment-9587 Randy Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:07:34 +0000 http://www.motorists.org/blog/corruption/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/#comment-9587 Highway show me facts where it makes no difference if we have security at airports as far as safety, where hitting someone at 90 mph is just as safe as 65 mph, where every policeman is corrupt and only out for himself, where BAC of .15 and larger is very safe, where seatbelts and airbags and other safety measures in cars should be removed because a few hundred or thousand more deaths is no big deal. Highway show me facts where it makes no difference if we have security at airports as far as safety, where hitting someone at 90 mph is just as safe as 65 mph, where every policeman is corrupt and only out for himself, where BAC of .15 and larger is very safe, where seatbelts and airbags and other safety measures in cars should be removed because a few hundred or thousand more deaths is no big deal.

]]> By: Doug http://blog.motorists.org/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/comment-page-1/#comment-9586 Doug Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:26:53 +0000 http://www.motorists.org/blog/corruption/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/#comment-9586 The US also does not require a Rear Fog Light (Standard on European cars since the 80's) and Convex Driver's Side Mirrors are prohibited (A simple solution to the "Blind Spot" problem on American cars). The US also does not require a Rear Fog Light (Standard on European cars since the 80’s) and Convex Driver’s Side Mirrors are prohibited (A simple solution to the “Blind Spot” problem on American cars).

]]> By: Highway http://blog.motorists.org/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/comment-page-1/#comment-9584 Highway Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:19:25 +0000 http://www.motorists.org/blog/corruption/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/#comment-9584 Todd, randy *supports* nannyism. It's his entire gambit: "I know what's best for everyone, so everyone should act they way I say they should act." And if you try to actually show him facts, he moves the goalposts... again. Like his respewing the crap about 'this site wants speed limits at 80 mph or more unless it's a school zone.' That he thinks this is a goal of this site is proof of his unreasonableness. Todd, randy *supports* nannyism. It’s his entire gambit:

“I know what’s best for everyone, so everyone should act they way I say they should act.”

And if you try to actually show him facts, he moves the goalposts… again.

Like his respewing the crap about ‘this site wants speed limits at 80 mph or more unless it’s a school zone.’ That he thinks this is a goal of this site is proof of his unreasonableness.

]]> By: Randy http://blog.motorists.org/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/comment-page-1/#comment-9583 Randy Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:44:02 +0000 http://www.motorists.org/blog/corruption/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/#comment-9583 Todd if you read the supported articles and comments by the members you would see where you are wrong about what is actually supported by this organization. James Baxter himself says that lives are worth very little. He feels that if it means a few thousand lives to have a little bit less convenience it is worth it. He and others on this site say that it is all about freedon but it is more about not being incovenienced and let me drive my 400 hp car as fast as I like. Todd if you read the supported articles and comments by the members you would see where you are wrong about what is actually supported by this organization. James Baxter himself says that lives are worth very little. He feels that if it means a few thousand lives to have a little bit less convenience it is worth it. He and others on this site say that it is all about freedon but it is more about not being incovenienced and let me drive my 400 hp car as fast as I like.

]]> By: JOE http://blog.motorists.org/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/comment-page-1/#comment-9581 JOE Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:27:33 +0000 http://www.motorists.org/blog/corruption/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/#comment-9581 Todd, your wasting your breeeeeath, I mean uh, ink. It's Randys' way or the highway. Take it or leave it, no compromise. He's right, your wrong, case closed. Kinda like the traffic cops. And he wonders why no one believes him. Todd, your wasting your breeeeeath, I mean uh, ink. It’s Randys’ way or the highway. Take it or leave it, no compromise. He’s right, your wrong, case closed. Kinda like the traffic cops. And he wonders why no one believes him.

]]> By: Todd http://blog.motorists.org/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/comment-page-1/#comment-9579 Todd Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:46:53 +0000 http://www.motorists.org/blog/corruption/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/#comment-9579 To Randy 1)Reasonable Speed Limits, this means that speed limits should be Reasonable & Prudent that takes safety and travel efficiency into the equation. 2)Safe Roads & Intersections, meaning to be free from UNFAIR and UNREASONABLE police enforcement. This does not mean that laws should not be enforce. The NMA does support laws and enforcement just as long as it is fair and reasonable based on facts. 3)Rational drunk driving laws, go to the NMA issues and click on DUI/DWI and under Basic Tenets it says the NMA's position. For #2 the NMA says "We support those legislative and enforcement initiatives that are effective in achieving stated goals of deterrence and removal of impaired drivers. We do not support initiatives based on revenge, political expedience, or emotional hyperbole" and anotheir one is "The NMA does not support, encourage, or condone drunk driving. The NMA supports constructive and effective solutions to the drunk driving problem that are fair, equitable, and respective of fundamental rights" The NMA does support Drunk Driving laws and enforcement that works as long as it is fair and reasonable. There is also an organization which is called the Responsibility In DUI Laws (RIDL). Please explore that web site. 4)Improved Traffic Flow, this means to set speed limits under the 85th percent rule of free flowing traffic. Even traffic engineers say this. Alot of studies also show that this is the safest level at which to set speed limits. 5)Sensible Safety Regulations, meaning that safety regulations are used in ways that are reasonable and fair which do not take away freedom. For example the NMA says "The NMA encourages seatbelt use, but it does not support mandatory seatbelt laws and the intrusive and punitive policies they spawn" this means citizens should have freedom of choice when it comes to buckling up however maybe for people under the age of 18 it should be mandatory for them to use seatbelts. Randy whats so bad about that? The NMA does support reasonable safety regulations NOT nannyism. Don't get me wrong Randy because you do have some truth in what you are saying. I have to be honest since there are some things in which the NMA does that I don't 100% agree with however it is not as bad as you make it seem. To Randy

1)Reasonable Speed Limits, this means that speed limits should be Reasonable & Prudent that takes safety and travel efficiency into the equation.

2)Safe Roads & Intersections, meaning to be free from UNFAIR and UNREASONABLE police enforcement. This does not mean that laws should not be enforce. The NMA does support laws and enforcement just as long as it is fair and reasonable based on facts.

3)Rational drunk driving laws, go to the NMA issues and click on DUI/DWI and under Basic Tenets it says the NMA’s position. For #2 the NMA says “We support those legislative and enforcement initiatives that are effective in achieving stated goals of deterrence and removal of impaired drivers. We do not support initiatives based on revenge, political expedience, or emotional hyperbole” and anotheir one is “The NMA does not support, encourage, or condone drunk driving. The NMA supports constructive and effective solutions to the drunk driving problem that are fair, equitable, and respective of fundamental rights” The NMA does support Drunk Driving laws and enforcement that works as long as it is fair and reasonable. There is also an organization which is called the Responsibility In DUI Laws (RIDL). Please explore that web site.

4)Improved Traffic Flow, this means to set speed limits under the 85th percent rule of free flowing traffic. Even traffic engineers say this. Alot of studies also show that this is the safest level at which to set speed limits.

5)Sensible Safety Regulations, meaning that safety regulations are used in ways that are reasonable and fair which do not take away freedom. For example the NMA says “The NMA encourages seatbelt use, but it does not support mandatory seatbelt laws and the intrusive and punitive policies they spawn” this means citizens should have freedom of choice when it comes to buckling up however maybe for people under the age of 18 it should be mandatory for them to use seatbelts.

Randy whats so bad about that? The NMA does support reasonable safety regulations NOT nannyism.

Don’t get me wrong Randy because you do have some truth in what you are saying. I have to be honest since there are some things in which the NMA does that I don’t 100% agree with however it is not as bad as you make it seem.

]]> By: Randy http://blog.motorists.org/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/comment-page-1/#comment-9576 Randy Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:15:05 +0000 http://www.motorists.org/blog/corruption/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/#comment-9576 Highway I have tried to show proof but no one believes it if it does not agree with what you want it to show. There are dozens of studies that have been done to disprove a lot here but no one believes it even though it is true and a lot more research has been put into it. Highway
I have tried to show proof but no one believes it if it does not agree with what you want it to show. There are dozens of studies that have been done to disprove a lot here but no one believes it even though it is true and a lot more research has been put into it.

]]> By: Randy http://blog.motorists.org/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/comment-page-1/#comment-9575 Randy Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:01:44 +0000 http://www.motorists.org/blog/corruption/more-silly-numbers-from-aaa/#comment-9575 Todd I do not know how much you have read here but you must have not read a lot of the things that are being pushed here. Yes I do think the following sounds good on the surface: 1)Reasonable Speed Limits 2)Safe Roads & Intersections 3)Rational Drunk-Driving Laws 4)Improved Traffic Flow 5)Sensible Safety Regulations 1 Reasnonalbe Speed limits it prettty much 80 to 85 mph minimum speed unless school zones. This is true. 2 Safe roads means free from any police or enforcement what so ever. 3 Rational drunk driving laws is about 5 times the BAC that we now have. Somewhere in the range that you can not stand anymore. 4 improved traffic flow is increase the speed limits all over. 5 Sensible safety regulations include no seat belts, no air bags, no drls and nothing else that would save lives even if it only costs a couple of bucks. This site is not about increasing safety. This may sound harsh but if you would read the posts and the articles that are backed by this site then you would have to agree. Todd I do not know how much you have read here but you must have not read a lot of the things that are being pushed here. Yes I do think the following sounds good on the surface:
1)Reasonable Speed Limits
2)Safe Roads & Intersections
3)Rational Drunk-Driving Laws
4)Improved Traffic Flow
5)Sensible Safety Regulations

1 Reasnonalbe Speed limits it prettty much 80 to 85 mph minimum speed unless school zones. This is true.

2 Safe roads means free from any police or enforcement what so ever.

3 Rational drunk driving laws is about 5 times the BAC that we now have. Somewhere in the range that you can not stand anymore.

4 improved traffic flow is increase the speed limits all over.

5 Sensible safety regulations include no seat belts, no air bags, no drls and nothing else that would save lives even if it only costs a couple of bucks. This site is not about increasing safety.

This may sound harsh but if you would read the posts and the articles that are backed by this site then you would have to agree.

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