Ethics isn't relative. You don't get to point to some other perceived problem and say "well that's worse, so what I'm doing is fine in comparison!". Vulnerabil

Ethics isn't relative. You don't get to point to some other perceived problem and say "well that's worse, so what I'm doing is fine in comparison!". Vulnerabilities in cars is an issue that needs to be fixed. Performing dangerous tests in uncontrolled environments is not a reasonable way to bring about change. If they HAD caused an accident, how would you go about consoling the victims? "Oh, that sucks for you, but hey maybe your pain/death will convince the car companies to finally do something! Cool right!". It is not acceptable to introduce hazards to the general public to prove a point.