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From: doug@terak.UUCP (Doug Pardee)
Newsgroups: net.legal,net.auto
Subject: Re: 55mph speed limit
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Date: Thu, 4-Apr-85 10:11:41 EST
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I can't let this pass without comment...

> Actually, the most important factor contributing to
> the saving of lives is the reduction in the spread of speeds.

I can't imagine how anyone can say that factor "X" is the most important
factor contributing to the saving of lives.  How can one know if it is:
 a) lower speeds;
 b) reduced spread in speeds;
 c) less driving;
 d) safer cars;
 e) more use of seatbelts;
 f) helicopter ambulances;
 g) better trained ambulance crews;
 h) paramedics; or
 i) advances in medical treatment of trauma
when all of these appeared at just about the same time?
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Doug Pardee -- Terak Corp. -- !{hao,ihnp4,decvax}!noao!terak!doug