Hi, Guest
06-26-2007, 05:18 AM
I think your point (or what I think your point is) is well taken.
And in that light, I tend to believe that this news article reflects nothing more than extreme pre-election rhetoric - I simply can't imagine anything like this even remotely passing the sniff test in terms of Charter rights.
Those who point out that street racing has nothing to do with modding cars are absolutely right ... it's all in the behaviour of the driver.
Having said that, I do think the government could win the case for outlawing NOS, as there is no OEM currently using that technology ... but lowered suspensions, free-flowing exhaust, forced induction ... how can you ban these things for some and not for others -- the others of course being the OEMs.
And that's not to mention the AMGs, the AC Shnitzers and the Shelby's of the world ... all with OEM contracts to modify stock cars.
And in terms of seizing modified cars and crushing them, look at the hoops law enforcement has to jump through to seize and liquidate the assets of convicted drug felons and organized crime figures ... I just don't think it will be as simple as the AG makes it sound.
And in that light, I tend to believe that this news article reflects nothing more than extreme pre-election rhetoric - I simply can't imagine anything like this even remotely passing the sniff test in terms of Charter rights.
Those who point out that street racing has nothing to do with modding cars are absolutely right ... it's all in the behaviour of the driver.
Having said that, I do think the government could win the case for outlawing NOS, as there is no OEM currently using that technology ... but lowered suspensions, free-flowing exhaust, forced induction ... how can you ban these things for some and not for others -- the others of course being the OEMs.
And that's not to mention the AMGs, the AC Shnitzers and the Shelby's of the world ... all with OEM contracts to modify stock cars.
And in terms of seizing modified cars and crushing them, look at the hoops law enforcement has to jump through to seize and liquidate the assets of convicted drug felons and organized crime figures ... I just don't think it will be as simple as the AG makes it sound.
Flofocus,Jun 25 2007, 01:21 PM Wrote:OAC_Sparky,Jun 25 2007, 12:10 PM Wrote:P-51 and Flo, not trying to interfere on this pissing match.... ;)
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I'm not trying to start a pissing match, I hate it when people blow by me also, esceically when Im probably already rolling 20-30km/hr over the limit anyways, but hate it even more when some douchebag decides to take the law in their own hand by 'coming into my lane' a little to slow me down. Again, if you wanted to control traffic, go apply at your local OPP station. :rolleyes:
I agree with what has been said here...mostly....especially with the drunk driver comment...How many deaths has street racing caused in the last 10 years? One is to many, but let's compare that # to drunk drivers and see who's cars should really be getting crushed.
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