Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!philabs!cmcl2!floyd!vax135!ariel!houti!hogpc!3391dms From: 3391dms@hogpc.UUCP Newsgroups: net.flame Subject: RE: 26 years of age!!?? Message-ID: <179@hogpc.UUCP> Date: Wed, 15-Jun-83 17:13:07 EDT Article-I.D.: hogpc.179 Posted: Wed Jun 15 17:13:07 1983 Date-Received: Sat, 18-Jun-83 21:04:19 EDT Lines: 29 A restricted license for everyone under 26 years of age! I can't believe you were serious! I, for one, need my car for a whole lot more than just getting to work and school. (There are little things like food shopping, getting to the laundromat, visiting my family, etc...) Granted, I *AM* 27 now, but I needed the car just as much 3 months ago... Instead of restricting any particular group of drivers, why don't they put more emphasis on INDIVIDUALS? For example, mandatory revocation of someone's license if they've been caught DWI (and NO plea-bargaining to a lesser charge), or have been in multiple accidents within a certain time period, or have been mixing driving/drugs... THAT would help to lower death & insurance rates (probably more than restricting certain age groups). No, wait, I take that back. Let me make a counter proposal: restricted licenses (for work/school ONLY) for anyone under 27, over 31, or anyone between 27 and 31 who is married and has blue eyes... Now that we've eliminated 96.89% of the drivers, rates are SURE to come down! One last thing: some people in this discussion have made a very serious error by stating that it is a person's RIGHT to drive. Nope! Driving is a PRIVILEGE granted by each state to it's citizens. If you don't believe me, check with your local DMV...