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No because the default for all of human existence is that I wear my normal street clothing to walk from my home to my neighbors house, or the market. The idea
by ticviking 4y ago
No because the default for all of human existence is that I wear my normal street clothing to walk from my home to my neighbors house, or the market.
The idea that innovations demand normal folks to change their way of life is absurd on the face. Very simple measures, like major consequences for all vehicle-pedestrian collisions would solve this better.
- BuyMyBitcoins 4y ago>”like major consequences for all vehicle-pedestrian collisions would solve this better.” There are already major consequences for hitting a pedestrian.
- andrepd 4y agoYes, for the pedestrian. A driver can pretty much commit murder behind the wheel and get by with token penalties.
- ticviking 4y agoA failure to yield citation, maybe with an additional citation for negligent or distracted driving is not a major consequence. Insurance tends to cover the monetary cost of the civil suit, and higher auto insurance bills aren't really a "major consequence" either. To be charged with vehicular assault or manslaughter you have to prove intent, most of these collisions are a result of mild negligence or even poor roadway design. Many states don't have any kind of charge for negligent collision that results in jail time. And yes if you kill or injure someone while driving distracted I think 3-6 months in jail is still pretty minor, given that consequences can be permanent.