Here’s an analogy to go with this horrible article:
Back in 1909, the state of Washington introduced an automobile speed limit of one mile in five minutes (12mph) in “thickly settled areas and business districts”, and at one mile in two-and-a-half minutes (24mph) for rural areas.
By the 1950s, it had risen to 50 mph.
The speed limit is now 70 mph on certain Washington interstate highways.
Has the government recklessly conspired with operators of motor vehicles? Have regulations been relaxed at the whim of drivers?
Or have the roads improved? Or have the cars improved? Do we now have a better idea of what is dangerous and what can be safely driven at a higher speed?
The AP would have you believe that we should all keep our speed below 24 mph.
Good analogy. Thanks.