>"Pearl-clutching" is a rather un-HN term to use since it implies a deliberate overreaction." I genuinely believe this is indeed a deliberate overreaction on t

>"Pearl-clutching" is a rather un-HN term to use since it implies a deliberate overreaction." I genuinely believe this is indeed a deliberate overreaction on the part of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. I see their statements as catastrophizing. >"I do know enough to see that you also seem to be unclear as to what this proposal actually consists of; it absolutely doesn't push for integrating breathalyzers in every car or even in every new car." This is one of the hazards of vaguely worded laws crammed into pass-or-die reconciliation bills. We really have no idea how to satisfy this now that it is codified into law. It might just be nothing, or it could be something intrusive. I doubt Congress will go back and pass a new law or amend this because of all the gridlock.