"Bernard Farquart" > wrote in message
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> "jaybird" > wrote in message
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>> Or you should just quit speeding. )
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> Jaybird, I an curious. Do you think that speeding is rare?

I was mainly poking fun of Alex's nit-picking over a fraction of an inch of
tire height. If a person is speeding, they're speeding no matter how many
rabbits you can pull out of your hat in front of the judge.

In my experience speeding in excess is rare. People going about 5 over the
limit is not because that's what people think they can get away with.

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> If you do not, why is that? Is it possible that speed limits are
> not properly set, or is it that most (close to all) drivers are
> miscreant lawbreakers with no regard for public good?

I don't think it's either one. I think it's inherent in human nature to
push limits. We see it everyday in everything we do. I've never been
opposed to good drivers being allowed to drive at their skill level, but
then I'm not the one who makes the laws. Unfortunately we're stuck with a
lot of stupid people we have to compete with on the road.

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> Really, I am serious since this is the basis for most of the
> interaction between you and the regulars here.
> What is your perspective?

While I know that it isn't a popular opinion in here, I truly think that
speed plays an important factor in vehicle collisions. I also think that
people will push limits to the point they think they can get away with it.
It is true that speed, in itself with no other factors present, does not
kill. However, there are an infinite number of factors involved while
driving a vehicle on our roadways.

That's my view; flame away! (I'm predicting 5 to 10 responses just to start
with).

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I am not the cause of your problems.
My actions are the result of your actions.
Your life is not my fault.