In 2012, well over 30,000 people were killed while operating a motor vehicle or were killed by someone operating a motor vehicle. I don't know about you, but I think that number is way too high. It's time that something is done about these killing machines.
I am hopeful that you will act quickly to address the growing problem of car-related deaths in this country. This is a touchy subject, but I think it's time to start talking about realistic car control. I'm not talking about banning all cars, of course, just those that are excessively fast or look like they can go fast. I think that both Democrats and Republicans need to sit down and work out a reasonable bill that can get us on the road to meaningful car-control legislation (no pun intended).
In order to get the ball rolling, I would like to propose banning all cars that possess one of the following attributes:
- Cars that exceed 100 MPH. Really, do you NEED to go that fast?
- Cars that have at least one racing stripe or any other decorative decal that gives it the illusion of looking "fast" (flames, lightning bolts, etc.)
- Red cars (they look like they can go fast too)
- Cars with any sort of "spoiler"
- Cars with a high capacity gas tank (less fuel means a smaller explosion when your car explodes)
- Cars with exhaust systems (or problems) that make them sound like they are fast
- Cars with seating capacity above 5
- Cars with a manual transmission (so you can't act like Mario Andretti)
- Cars with the letter "X" in their model name (that just SOUNDS fast).
- Scary looking cars
In addition to these reasonable restrictions, I would also like to propose that we close the existing loopholes out there and require that everyone who wishes to own a car to undergo an extensive background check just to make sure that cars aren't getting into the hands of the wrong people. I would also like to see all areas within a quarter mile of any schools be declared "car-free zones". If we can't come together on at least protecting our children, then what hope do we have as a society?
Now, I know that AAA and the rest of the car lobby will offer up heavy resistance. All I can say is that you have to hold your ground against these bullies. They won't be happy unless every man, woman and child owns a car. If this legislation can save just one life, then we will all grow to appreciate the sacrifice of a few sports cars. Our founding fathers had no idea that our primary mode of transportation would grow from a simple horse and carriage to the killing machines that cars are today.
Please seriously consider what I have proposed. Thousands of lives are at stake.
Sincerely,
A Concerned Citizen
