Re: Radar Detectors (was Highway Driving Rules)

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From: Henry Spencer
Date: Tue, 09 May 1989 15:28

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In article <13665@watdragon.waterloo.edu> djsalomon@watdragon.waterloo.edu (Daniel J. Salomon) writes:
>I am seriously pissed off at brainless, macho speeders.  They should
>require IQ tests before giving driving licenses, not just driving tests.

Sounds like a good idea to me:  let only the truly competent drivers onto
the road... and then let them drive at any speed they like!

Before the great 55 Mania hit the US, there were several states whose
daytime speed limit was "a reasonable and safe speed".  Literally; no
numeric limit at all.
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From: henry@utzoo.uucp (Henry Spencer)
Subject: Re: Radar Detectors (was Highway Driving Rules)
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