03-04-2007, 03:37 AM
blooz, when you show a quote, have the courtesy to get the attributes correct.
You probably glossed over my post, or you would have read my response to the remark made by space-time (and attributed to me) and realized that the 65 remark was sarcasm.
I *am* a fan of having a finite age to *end* driving, just as we have a finite age to begin driving. I will not change my opinion about that, as I am one of those who is absolutely aware of the fact that driving is a privilege, not a right. I actually understand that where for so many others it's just lip service.
As people age, their reflexes deteriorate, as does hearing and eyesight, not to mention concentration. This is a generalization, similar to, but far more accurate than those made here about SUVs and soccer moms, etc.
The problem of elderly drivers becoming dangerous is currently being treated like DUI was years ago- it's no big deal unless you kill somebody important, or a lot of somebodies. And even then, once the 15 seconds of ire are up, it again becomes no big deal.
Just as there is a beginning, there has to be an end, and I prefer it to be sooner rather than some innocent party getting hurt or killed.
You probably glossed over my post, or you would have read my response to the remark made by space-time (and attributed to me) and realized that the 65 remark was sarcasm.
I *am* a fan of having a finite age to *end* driving, just as we have a finite age to begin driving. I will not change my opinion about that, as I am one of those who is absolutely aware of the fact that driving is a privilege, not a right. I actually understand that where for so many others it's just lip service.
As people age, their reflexes deteriorate, as does hearing and eyesight, not to mention concentration. This is a generalization, similar to, but far more accurate than those made here about SUVs and soccer moms, etc.
The problem of elderly drivers becoming dangerous is currently being treated like DUI was years ago- it's no big deal unless you kill somebody important, or a lot of somebodies. And even then, once the 15 seconds of ire are up, it again becomes no big deal.
Just as there is a beginning, there has to be an end, and I prefer it to be sooner rather than some innocent party getting hurt or killed.