Date: 01 Feb 2002 16:38:12 GMT From: davehinznopsamcop.net Subject: Re: How to turn off headlights?
Daryl M. Krzewinski <nobodynopsamnetics.com> pressed random keys until the following was produced: > Of course it's also personal preference as well, and that's probably the > biggest reason. I know when to turn my lights on, and don't need my car to > do so for me. "Read a study once" isn't quite accurate; pore over the > Swedish and Canadian data some time when you're bored, and you'll find it > doesn't quite add up either. Unfortunately studies on a topic that can't be > clearly segregated and measured are all too easy to manipulate, and there is > no possible way anyone can argue that every other possible variable was > removed from the data supporting DRL. Of course, you could easily make the > same argument for the "counter-intuitive" NHTSA study, but that's just my > point. If I don't like it and there is no glaring proof it provides any > benefit, why? Yet, you're not providing the cite so that I can read it myself and form my own opinions based on it. Odd, that. > Anyway, I didn't intend to sound as though I was reading more into it, but > past experiences have led me to believe DRL runs much in the same vein as > politics and religion; objective, non-passionate discussions are few and far > between. I don't give a rats ass if you run with them or not, Daryl. I was asking what you're basing your decision on, and you still haven't shown me. > `nuff said. If you say so. Dave Hinz