F. George McDuffee fired this volley
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Note that legislatively getting rid of existing cars to force
their replacement [like Japan] has been a Detroit "wet dream" for
decades. This was attempted during the 70s oil crunch in
California and then again in the late 90s under the disguise of
"environmental protection" and safety.


Note that such legislation is a hair's breadth away from being passed in
Germany.

LLoyd