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Off Topic » in reply to The car makers didn't push for fuel economy or pollution control either.

Insurance companies lobbied for seat belts and airbags.

RobVG — 1/7/2022 2:30:37 AM (archived)

Because they reduced injury claims.

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Autonomous cars and ethical questions - RobVG - 1/6/2022 7:03:18 PM
- Any thoughts/comments on the topic? - RobVG - 1/7/2022 5:56:11 AM
- Lets not get bogged down in bogus ethical issues. - ER - 1/6/2022 8:39:27 PM
  - Seems like you're playing Devil's advocate. - RobVG - 1/6/2022 9:30:57 PM
    - You're right though. Profits are why we have seatbelts and airbags. - RobVG - 1/6/2022 9:57:59 PM
      - NO! Government regulation is why we have seatbelts and airbags. - ER - 1/7/2022 12:16:25 AM
        
        Who do you think pushed for those regulations? - RobVG - 1/7/2022 12:36:03 AM
        
        The car makers didn't push for fuel economy or pollution control either. - ER - 1/7/2022 1:47:58 AM
        
        Insurance companies lobbied for seat belts and airbags. - RobVG - 1/7/2022 2:30:37 AM
        
        Yes, insurance companies did a good thing. because it increased their profits. - ER - 1/7/2022 5:12:26 AM
        
        I don't think I've disagreed with anything you have said? n/t - RobVG - 1/7/2022 5:55:04 AM
        
        Apology accepted - ER - 1/7/2022 2:14:06 PM
        
        Not the car makers - podrock - 1/7/2022 12:53:11 AM

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