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Daniel J. Stern wrote: > On Wed, 3 Nov 2004, linda wrote: > > >>i have recently found out that air bags cause respiratory problems with >>their chemicals. > > > This has been known for decades. decades ago all i cared about was what i looked like, and what party i was going to ... :-) > > >>the safety and auto industry knows this, but have >>determined the benefits outweigh the risks. > > > ...except that they don't. Even using NHTSA's most grossly overstated > "saved" numbers and most grossly understated "cost" and "injured" numbers, > airbags as implemented in North America flunk any cost/benefit or > benefit/drawback analysis. i have talked to people who say that even people who work in the industries won't make comments because they are in fear. they have signed waivers, etc. i also have heard that auto companies have made settlements to keep these out of the public eye. > > >>i am wanting to find out how i can help, what i can do as an individual. > > > Not a damned thing. NHTSA does what it wants; most North American auto > safety and equipment regulations are based more on politics than on > science, and what science is used is highly selective. Doesn't matter > whether we're talking about airbags or headlamps or tires or brakes or > fuel tanks or whatever, the pattern is the same clear across the board. > Virtually the entire rest of the world subscribes to an alternate auto > safety regulation set (ECE). The US is NOT first/best/lowest in the world > for deaths per vehicle mile travelled; we are 16th. The US is NOT > first/best/lowest in the world for deaths per vehicle registered; we are > 10th. ( www.scienceservingsociety.com ). Nevertheless, US regulators > continue to publicly claim that US cars are the safest in the world, and > privately deride the stupid rest of the world for not acceding to US > regulations. > then what can be done? talking to senators, representatives? find lawyers who would litigate these matters? find people who are injured and have them go to a congressional hearing? i am thinking large now.. these other folks have me all worked up over their inability to research properly before they type. > >>i want to make these large companies admit the respiratory injuries that >>these chemicals cause and compensate those who have these types of >>injuries. > > > And I want to make these large companies admit US lighting standards are 3 > decades behind the rest of the world. I also want a great big house in the > middle of the forest in BC. And a zillion dollars. > if you find that, make sure you have a separate littler house down the road for me and my disabled son... zillions dollars would be great.... what else can i do? where else can i turn? i am not good at making a web page, but i will learn and give it a try.. do you think that would help any? >>i do not like the statements made that the benefits of the air bags >>outweigh the risks... > > > I don't like being lied to either, especially when the lie is so baldfaced > and easily disproven. Daniel, thank you for being the voice of reason today.. .i appreciate your knowledge, and your understanding.... you can email me on my regular email. i think i found your website, can i email you my email addy? and lets talk some more without having to be bothered by people who are not wanting to research these items.. i can help research for you on your headlight issue... linda > DS |
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