Wow. I just saw this post on the Gazebo's blog about Nobel Laureate (in physics) John Robert Schrieffer being sentenced to two years in prison for felony vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. The AP story is here. Schrieffer is the 'S' from the BCS theory of superconductivity.
This brings up another point: The rules about old people driving should probably be far stricter than they currently are. Every person is different, but one's reaction time goes down sharply when one ages, and AARP fighting the more frequent and stringent testing of older people who want to drive is both myopic and dangerous.
I agree with most of AARP's policies (and fights). However, I do agree with you about the need for more stringent testing for the elderly. As the baby boomer's generation ages, I am sure laws will be amended to deal with their issues. It's a shame that Nobel Laureate Schrieffer is going to prison. So sad!!
ReplyDeleteWell, you can count on AARP blindingly protecting its constituents even in situations in common sense might dictate otherwise. Don't be so sure things will be so easily amended---at the very minimum, I think we're in for some serious battles to get that stuff accomplished.
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