There is a distinct difference between cars and guns...one which our
forefathers may have anticipated in writing the Constitution...cars
are not supposed to smoke...and besides, everyone should have a gun.
PMCQ
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Subject: Re: "Smog Check Phase II" in California, USA
Author: Paul Nicklin <PAUL@gt66.demon.co.uk> at smtpgate
Date: 8/30/96 3:36 PM
A question:
Is the average californian more likely to die from
A) Air pollution from lovely old cars driven by nice people
B) Being gunned down by a drug crazed maniac with a stolen revolver?
It's a pity Triumphs weren't around when your constitution was
written, then you would have a god given right to drive your car
(much as you can all own guns) no matter how polluting it was
God bless America.
(Cynical after a hard day at work! Sorry)
We are fortunate to have the AA and RAC, and BMIHT in the UK who
actively promote the classic car (part of our 'heritage' they say).
Although the Car Manufacturers body still has a big say.
and although the rules are tightening, most pollution limits are set
to a reasonable figure for the age of vehicle, and pre '75 there's no limit
(billowing blue smoke still fails though!).
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