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From: fish@ihu1g.UUCP (Bob Fishell)
Newsgroups: net.misc
Subject: Re: Technology Stops Drunk Driving?
Message-ID: <195@ihu1g.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 9-Feb-84 11:53:41 EST
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Posted: Thu Feb  9 11:53:41 1984
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This reminds me of the seatbelt interlock, one of the worst technological
snafus the auto industry ever produced.  I don't condone drunk driving,
but I don't think technology is an answer to the problem.  All you'd have
to do is pay some kid a couple of bucks to start the car, anyway, and
there goes your protection.

Neither do I believe that stricter law enforcement and stiffer penalties are
going to solve the problem.  What is needed is a good hard look at why
people drink so much, and how to solve THAT problem.  And, of course,
a good public transportation system might help.  A drunk on a train or
a bus isn't likely to do much damage.
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                               Bob Fishell
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