I think it's part of the "distraction strategy." Make it look like you're
doing something while not addressing the real issue, because actually doing
something would inconvenience the wrong people. Kind of like buying duct
tape...
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
www.gordon-glasgow.org
> In perspective, this law is part of a package of 10 bills aimed
> at cleaning
> up the air. Most of them deal with farm equipment (stationary diesel, etc)
> I don't know why the old cars are under attack again, alas perhaps
> because they seem to be an easy target - easier than reclassifying
> SUV's as automobiles, or requiring Hummers to count as personal
> vehicles (manufacturers don't have to bother with CAFE on huge trucks
> like Excursions and H2's). Oops, I'm starting to ramble...
>
> -- John
> John F Sandhoff sandhoff@csus.edu Sacramento, CA
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