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Congresswoman proposes national speed limit of 60 MPH
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Ya-ta Boy



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 5:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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shouldn't it be a driver's choice on how fast he can go? And not the gov'ts? If we want to save gas, let us do it.


Another way to look at it is that we are all in this together and have to follow the same rules rather than accept that money buys privilege.
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bucheon bum



Joined: 16 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ya-ta Boy wrote:
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shouldn't it be a driver's choice on how fast he can go? And not the gov'ts? If we want to save gas, let us do it.


Another way to look at it is that we are all in this together and have to follow the same rules rather than accept that money buys privilege.


All in this together? For what? Reducing gas prices? This bill is a drop in the ocean.
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Milwaukiedave



Joined: 02 Oct 2004
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree with what people are saying about the lady with the SUV. You'd think people would be smart enough to either drive less or trade in their gas guzzeling SUV for a smaller more economical car. She only has herself to blame.
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mises



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Geo Metro is being sold for 9k around America, according to the NYT. When they were last produced in the 90's, they sold for 7k. Appreciation on compact cars.. Insane.
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Bigfeet



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Used SUVs are selling at heavy discounts.
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Ya-ta Boy



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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All in this together? For what? Reducing gas prices? This bill is a drop in the ocean.


I was talking about dependence on a finite imported resource from unstable and sometimes unfriendly sources far away.

Besides, I think there is too much me, me, me and not enough sense of family in the country.
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jiyull



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They should increase the fines for taxi, truck, and bus drivers that through red lights.
I've seen so many people almost get hit by one of those vehicles because they ignore the lights and just go
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