Driving South on Utah I-15 from I-70, the speed limit has been raised to 80 mph in places. Why not? Cars are much safer now.
Bet this knots the knickers of the nanny crowd who “know what’s best for us” and have forced car manufacturers to incorporate many features in cars few people want. Unintended consequences?
In 1990, it took 31 weeks of the median US income to buy the average priced new car. In 2008-2009, it took 39 weeks of the median US income to buy the average priced new car. In dollars, about $6,000 before adjusting to constant dollars (and I’m not willing to make the effort).
The same crowd pushing the “safety” agenda are natural allies with the greenhouse gas gang and fellow travelers. Their mindset is slower, not faster, speeds.
Bravo to the Utah folks who are giving their citizens what THEY want, and a stick in the eye to the intellectual “elite”.
On a more pleasant note, sunrise in the Rockies is a treat to the eyes and spirit.
2 comments:
I have only WONDERFUL memories of that state! Yet another reason to love it...
Good post, and good points...
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