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03-05-2007, 08:20 PM | #26 |
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03-05-2007, 10:21 PM | #27 | |
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Another reason not to vote for her.
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03-06-2007, 12:21 AM | #28 |
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if she was supervising her kid so well, how did the child slip out of the house and behind her vehicle? Second question, why doesn't this woman buy a vehicle with a backup camera? To me it seems like making a law for the sake of making a law.
What if your kid hides under your car? Should we have cameras there too? |
03-06-2007, 12:24 AM | #29 | |
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03-06-2007, 03:03 AM | #30 |
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03-06-2007, 03:06 AM | #31 |
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03-06-2007, 09:08 AM | #32 |
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My gosh, this is just another step in the direction of people not taking responsibility for their own actions. Good parenting is key. Children should be taught not to be behind the bumper of a running car. Why is that so hard.
This is what really happened. Pop got into his SUV and splattered his own kid. Then ridden with guilt, he decided to put the blame on his SUV, rather than his stupidity and carelessness. Democrats, who thrive on avoiding responsibility, were quick to pick up on this and wave the kids dead body around as new child protective legislation... Tell you what, somebody with more time than me go find the stats. How many vehicular back up deaths were there each year in the past 25 years. I would wager that this number has grown even with the advent of back up cameras. There is not a shred of evidence that points to this reducing the amount of deaths. I suppose when its mandatory, and kids still get turned to road kill by unattentive parents, it will be the manufacturers fault because they did not make the screen big enough. To whoever rolled over their kid spawning this bill.. news flash... your lazy and careless parenting and driving habits killed your kid. Not your car, not the car company, you killed your child. Deal with it. |
03-06-2007, 09:21 AM | #33 |
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I am not sure what mopho's deal is but considering we already have black boxes in our cars (which by the way most of us didnt even know about for a LONG time) its VERY conceivable that as technology improves, a camera could be used for monitoring driving (especially considering the billions of dollars a year to be had in lawsuits and medical claims).
And regardless, it *IS a form of parenting by the government (we the govt feels you cannot back up without hitting someone, so you now have to pay for mandatory cameras). Even if it's a $5 option, its still going to rub people the wrong way. And STILL regardless, the REAL issue here is "she spent her time researching and proposing WHAT?!?!?!?!!?" Are you kidding me?!? Do you know the social and economic problems NY has right now?? I can tell you this, its not mass destruction and death via use of your reverse gear. She should be spending her time MUCH more wisely on issues that actually MATTER!! Such a waste of resources. |
03-06-2007, 09:31 AM | #34 |
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She's actually more in line with Republican views and ideals. I guess you're right, that's the "idiot" part. It is also why most of the current Democractic base won't vote for her, just the usual anti-gun nanny state people.
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03-06-2007, 09:35 AM | #35 |
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Now when daddy run over his kid, it won't be his fault, it will be because the camera picture wasn't clear enough. Or the manufacturer had the camera pointed at a bad angle. Or the camera didn't provide a wide enough view. This will lead to lawsuits and more regulations.
I'm all for rear-view cameras - they have a purpose and are very useful for hooking up a trailer (and other things of course). I'm just against government mandation, because by making it mandatory, you are removing responsibility from the driver. |
03-06-2007, 09:39 AM | #36 |
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Backup SENSORS... much cheaper than camera, and works just as well (unless you're deaf). I doubt she even knows they exist!
Mine in my truck work great! --kC |
03-06-2007, 09:45 AM | #37 |
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No!! you're all wrong!! This is America!! Just make every car bigger to make you safer !! Who needs camera's or sensors when we can just extend the Escalade a foot long and raise it half a foot. Sheesh.
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03-06-2007, 11:45 AM | #38 |
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There was that CNET guy that got stuck in the snow and died.
Every car should have Navigation so that we don't get lost in the snow Every car should have mandatory snow tires Every car should be able to plow snow Every car should come with 30 days provisions Every car should have tank treads to be able to handle any type of terrain to return to safety But I only want to pay $20k for my car. |
03-06-2007, 12:36 PM | #39 |
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people need to learn to drive with thier instinc not with devices
this is why the new generation kids can't drive |
03-06-2007, 12:36 PM | #40 | ||
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My deal is, you guys seem to be the ones with the knee jerk reaction. "Oh no, the govt is telling me what to do!" Yeah, ok, more excuses to jump on the "I hate insert politician or political party here bandwagon. This has little to do with govt telling you what to do or with people not being responsible for their actions, it is just suggesting another tool that would help people do their "job" of driving better, regardless of how good a driver you are. You can teach drivers and kids all you want, but it still won't change the fact that S**T HAPPENS! Like I said earlier, if the car manufacturers had proposed this, I'd bet many of you would think it a great idea. Now I am not going to go lobbying for this or anything, but my point is this is no big deal as far as I am concerned. Worst case scenario is that the car I buy in 2012 might have the same back up camera that it would have come with regardless of whether this is legislated or not - Oh No! I remember people whining about third brake lights and airbags too when they were legislated... Quote:
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03-08-2007, 07:23 PM | #41 |
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This is nothing more than a superficial political stunt.
You could put a Cray supercomputer in there, and kids will still get hit by cars. She does not actually care if this bill passes, she just wants to go on record as proposing it. And you sir come across as a very niave person. Sorry if that is not the case, I meant no disrespect. But if you seriously think that this country does not have issues of people not taking responsibility for their own actions, then your disillusioned. However, I will say this. If this would save one little kids life, then no matter how much it costs, I would be tough to argue against it. |
03-08-2007, 07:32 PM | #42 |
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I think backup cameras standard would be good. However, there are other features that should be standard first.
For example, All-Wheel-Drive has proven to be superior at keeping traction so the driver doesn't lose control. I think of all of the unrequired safety features out there, all wheel drive should be required. |
03-08-2007, 07:34 PM | #43 | |
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03-08-2007, 08:47 PM | #44 |
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I second that. HOWEVER, I also agree with the comment on that it SHOULD be required becasue it is a good tool to HELP prevent accidents. The government shouldn't have to play nanny, but there is no reason why our tax dollars shouldn't help pay for things that will help us prevent accidents.
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03-08-2007, 09:02 PM | #45 |
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Wowzer, what a pathetic law..... Then again with the 2008 election ramping up. I dont doubt Democrats and Republicans will be proposing some real stupid laws. All in the name of saying we care for you, and want your vote. Next she will propose for back up cameras to be paid for by the state.
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03-08-2007, 09:25 PM | #46 | |
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+1 on typical dem. and America's lack of taking responsibilty. Can't wait for the first lawsuit over faulty camera <- My rear view mirror works fine |
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03-09-2007, 03:30 AM | #47 | |
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Are you talking to me? I said no such thing!!! I am fully aware of that fact thank you This has nothing to do with taking responsibility for your actions. This is about a tool that will help you with your actions. Accidents can happen no matter how responsible you are. |
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03-09-2007, 03:50 AM | #48 | |
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First of all if you have cameras and screens instead of a simple inexpensive mirror that is ADDED cost that YOU will end up paying for. besides if the cameras stop working you are screwed while mirrors never stop working. simple things are always better. electronics are cool but the more you put into q car the bigger chances you have for something to fail. |
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Anybody know the range that an average sized woman can see the pavement out of the passenger side window in an H2 from the driver's seat? A backup camera will not save anything to the side, directly in front of, or underneath most SUVs... only sensible drivers can manage that. |
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