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Re: Arrest Slow Drivers (n left and fast drivers in right)

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From: E. Faubion
Date: Thu, 02 Jul 1998 00:00
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grimrod@mindless.com (Brandon Sommerville) wrote:

>Very interesting, Earl.  I would assume someone as intelligent as you
>would realize that looking at raw fatality numbers is absolutely
>meaningless.

Unless Brandon does it,  yeah right.  
 
>But regardless of my opinion (what with me being a moron and all),
>from the report itself:

>"Due to the current unavailability of full vehicle miles traveled
>(VMT) and other data, it is not known how increased travel on higher
>speed roads, shifts in travel, and other traffic safety factors,
>(e.g., changes in alcohol involvement, belt use) or various economic
>factors (e.g., fuel consumption, roadway maintenance, travel time) may
>have contributed to an estimated increase in Interstate fatalities and
>economic costs."

You don't get it do you?   The disclaimer is on the first page of the
body right next to the very line I quoted when first mentioning this
document.   How on earth can you think it destroys my views while
supporting yours?   Good grief man, wake up!   At least now we know
how you got your lead foot.  A little surgery will remove all those
bullets.

Now read a little further... try page 7.


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From: in@the.sig (E. Faubion)
Subject: Re: Arrest Slow Drivers (n left and fast drivers in right)
Date: 1998/07/02
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