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throwawaysscc t1_jefz41p wrote

Reply to comment by blumpkinmania in traffic cameras on major highways by Maleficent-Ad6523

Death ends your civil liberties. Causing another’s death while driving, well, just be careful and avoid that. There are 5 killed every hour of the day in the USA. No other transit system kills so many, so what’s the issue with a bit of government intervention?

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blumpkinmania t1_jeg0dfy wrote

Oh. I got you now. Here’s the thing. Driving is actually a pretty safe endeavor. And it’s extremely safe if you wear a seat belt, don’t speed, don’t drive drunk and don’t drive with your phone in your hand. It’s safer than walking! Check this out

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BluenotesBb t1_jegop6b wrote

Not for certain jobs...

Heavy highway construction is extremely dangerous because of the motorists, this law is aimed at their safety not the drivers safety.

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eloquentgiraffe t1_jegqiph wrote

and if you don’t speed you also won’t get a speeding ticket so this won’t affect you

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blumpkinmania t1_jegu5ib wrote

Who knows if I’m speeding or not. It’s impossible to argue with a computer.

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