Hank Gillette wrote:

In article , "J"
wrote:

Airbags are practical and were not mandated until they were proven. Now
they are a selling point. Manufacturers add them because they help sell
cars. In my opinion Sawstop is not practical. But, if you want one, it
appears that they will sell you one, so feel free. Let us know how it
works out.

How do they help sell cars? They're required.

Friend of mine spent her last few bucks on a used Mercedes because it had
side airbags. They do sell cars to the safety conscious--the same crowd
that wrecked Volvo's image in an earlier time.

At least some sort of
passive restraint system is required, and I don't think anyone likes the
seat belts that wrap themselves around you automatically.

I'm not in favor of requiring safety equipment that hasn't been proven.
Nor am I in favor of writing a requirement such that only one company
can supply it if there are alternative choices, whether it's SawStop or
Halliburton. I'm just saying that I don't think the SawStop people are
bad, based on what they've done so far.

Personally I don't like anybody who lobbies for legislation that will
restrict my activities and give him a personal reward at the same time.


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--John
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