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colglover t1_j2cb40x wrote

Reply to comment by rolo-lolo in Driver hits 2 women near White House, killing 1 by MrSpontaneous

This is big “guns don’t kill people” logic.

Cars sure make minor mistakes extremely deadly.

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androbot t1_j2cbth3 wrote

Fundamentally there is no difference. We should hold people accountable for their recklessness instead of just demonizing the equipment they use.

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whadisabout t1_j2d29yl wrote

The difference is that cars have a function other than killing people

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rolo-lolo t1_j2dbgqi wrote

Exactly. So these calls to ban vehicles are just nonsense. We should just enforce the rules to curb reckless driving. You know, like the rest of the world does.

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TopMagician6574 t1_j2dy9uh wrote

Have you been to the rest of the world? Most places the streets are basically a complete free-for-all. Rich/poor/civilized does not matter one bit.

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androbot t1_j2dmubf wrote

My point (and response to OP's comment) was that people use many things that increase how deadly they are, and they should have higher standards of accountability for using them. I don't think you get a pass for operating a car unsafely just because it's purpose isn't to kill people.

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