Re: Gov't on airbags

["Sheffield Corey" <SHEF@omdc.gso.uri.edu>]

>I don't get this whole issue. As long as my kids were small
>they were NEVER EVER on the front seats. They belong in the
>second row. PERIOD. (Sorry for screaming)
>- Hans
>
>>
>> I donno if this is an old news or what...
>>
>> FYI:
>>
>> As most of you may already know out there... Although airbags saves a lot
>> of adults, there are reports of young children being killed due to the
>> inflation rate of deploying air bags. The first "thought" government
>> thought up was to regulate the inflation rate of future air bags. But that
>> seems to be a hassle with 'em.
>>
>> So, instead of that, the dealer is now authorized to disconnect the air
>> bags permanently. The purchaser is required to sign a waiver to the dealer
>> and to the manufacturer...

Hi Hans et al,

        This is all very easy for one wise to 'murican driving habits. In the
'80's it was driving to work in rush hour traffic while using your interior
rear view mirror to shave and/or apply your make-up. But these are the '90's,
we are kinder/gentler people. Now mothers attempt to "bond" with their children
while driving. We all know that you can not wipe a runny nose or make that
important eye contact with your infant if they are strapped into the back seat,
except via the rear view mirror, but we still need those to look at
ourselves:-) The only logical solution was to move the infant to the front seat
so we could still "bond" while shaving/applying make-up/drinking coffee...damn
this useless cupholder; I just spilled scalding coffee on the kid...sue the
manufacturer, it's all their fault;-) Oh well, sorry baby, we'll "bond"
somemore tomorrow...if the air bag doesn't launch you into the next life first!

        Sorry folks, it was a weird weekend. Let me take this opportunity to
wish all of you, no matter where you may be from, a very happy Thanksgiving
holiday. Do drive carefully... and I know you'll use your rearview mirrors for
their appropriate function:-)

                                        Happy motoring,

                                                        Shef