> I saw an interview with a safety expert who suggested that instead of an
> airbag, he could put a spring-loaded bayonet into the steering wheel. At
> any low speed impact, it would launch itself into the driver's chest.
> Then people would drive WAY more safely.
Interesting point of view. Sounds ridiculous at first, but I'm not at all
sure it
wouldn't work.
Reminds me of a film I once saw. People were encouraged to carry
weapons because it was assumed they would be more polite to each other
if they knew the other carries a weapon and knows how to use it.
It was perfectly legal to kill someone who insulted you. The insulted party
always had the first shot.
Frank
Newton hardware and software at http://www.pda-soft.de
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