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Old 12-22-2011, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueStreak View Post
The idea is to prevent as many accidents as possible. After the fact reactionism does little or nothing to acheive that goal. You can't prosecute a deadman-----nor can you resurrect the innocent people whose lives he's taken.

Dave
No, the idea is to not limit the freedom of responsible citizens in the name of "preventing" accidents. Much the same as gun control- taking guns from responsible citizens doesn't "prevent" gun crimes.
Lots of people set their houses on fire deep frying turkeys, but 99% manage to make a tasty dinner without torching their abode. Should we make turkey friers illegal?
Should people be allowed to climb Mt. McKinley? Because folks die doing that every year. Just don't allow anyone up there and the problem is solved, right?

Government mandated bubble wrap suits for everyone!
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