Over the last century, the Land of the Free has slowly transformed into a land governed by endless laws, largely by cracking down on vices instead of actual crimes, creating a society that would render us all criminals if our behavior were constantly observed. Meanwhile, the state has steadily expanded its use of mass surveillance, largely under the pretext of fighting “terror.”
This is a toxic mixture.
But unless there’s also a plan to get DECADES worth of vehicles, manufactured before said kill switch, off the roads, it’ll amount to a fart inna wind storm.
Most cars have back up cameras now and that was just mandated for 2018 Model Year. The average age of vehicles is about 12 years, so it could be quicker, but that’s not bad for a broad mandate
Fine.
But unless there’s also a plan to get DECADES worth of vehicles, manufactured before said kill switch, off the roads, it’ll amount to a fart inna wind storm.
Most cars have back up cameras now and that was just mandated for 2018 Model Year. The average age of vehicles is about 12 years, so it could be quicker, but that’s not bad for a broad mandate