Since I own both an MGB and a Tahoe (probably 10x more destructive than say,
a Honda Passport), I guess the percentages may be skewed for me...I say
balderdash to the whole anti-SUV movement!!! Who's to say that I'm the one
at fault for the idiot-that-pulled-in-front-of-me's death? And when I'm
driving the MG and the evil SUV does hit me, well I'll die with a smile on
my face, won't I?
Dan
'73 MGB
'96 evil, gas-guzzling, elitist, nature-destroying 4x4 Chevy Tahoe sport
'93 sensible, "green", 40mpg, deathtrap Mazda MX-3
-----Original Message-----
From: Fred Krampits <fred@hprrc725.rose.hp.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 1998 12:27 PM
Subject: America's True Daredevils "LBC owners"
>In watching the news with Brian Williams on both CNBC & MSNBC, there was
>a interesting report on what may be even a bigger danger to LBC's in
>America than the Brit's taking them back to the UK. If my memory is
>correct that a front end collision with a Sports Utility Vechice (the
>infamous SUV) you are 30 time more likely to die than the SUV owner. In
>a side collision you are 50 times more likely to die than the SUV owner.
>I can only presume that the stats are much higher for us LBC owners.
>Will this make me turn around and sell my beloved Midget. HELL NO.
>Wether its walking a tightrope, driving Leman's, climbing Everest, now
>LBC ownership is a deathdefying feat every time we take it on the road.
>And like the tighrope walker that would fall if he looks down, I'm going
>to watch out for these "Predators of the Road", but in no way let them
>hamper my enjoyment of my Midget.
>
>Fred Krampits
>"Adventurer, a True Thrill Seeker"
>
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