Does society have a responsibilty to help prevent stupid people from getting killed ?

Platapus · 04-27-16, 05:46 PM

Natural selection. Nature tries so hard to do her part. But we keep on interfering

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Buddahaid · 04-27-16, 05:57 PM

In this case I would say no. It would enable victims to sue if they were injured at another location without the system.

Out here we have some cross walks, which are not at traffic light controlled intersections, with a signal system that the pedestrian can activate to alert and stop traffic so they can cross safely. Good idea until a pedestrian decides not to use the signal after traffic has gotten trained to expect it.

Skybird · 04-27-16, 07:43 PM

Let natural selection have its ways. Thats what genes are there for.

August · 04-27-16, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Natural selection. Nature tries so hard to do her part. But we keep on interfering

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To the detriment of our entire species...

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Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,340 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	In this case I would say no. It would enable victims to sue if they were injured at another location without the system. Out here we have some cross walks, which are not at traffic light controlled intersections, with a signal system that the pedestrian can activate to alert and stop traffic so they can cross safely. Good idea until a pedestrian decides not to use the signal after traffic has gotten trained to expect it. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,816 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Let natural selection have its ways. Thats what genes are there for. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.