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Lou Duchez wrote:
> 
> Besides, driving is considered a privilege bestowed only when competency
> is demonstrated, not a right granted us when we draw our first breath
> (or possibly even when sperm meets ovum).  So this debate kind of can't
> go much of anywhere.  Like teenagers from midnight to 5am.

I don't want to repeat myself, so I'll be brief.  If legislators want
to restrict driving age, then they should do it for the right reasons.
As Ann Landers is so fond of pointing out, the demographic aged 16-25
has the same percentage of accidents as the demographic aged 55 and
over. (I'm pretty sure that's how it goes, anyway, you get my point.)

If you're (legislators) going to descriminate, then at least be honest
about it.  Don't shroud your arguments in public safety garbage, because
people who know the facts know that you're just blowing smoke.  They'll
never restrict driving age for senior citizens, the AARP is just too
strong.

-- Brian Ream                                         Kalamazoo Michigan
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