[fabsroman]

Classic,

The whole argument that there would be no deaths if we didn't have cars is a stupid one. Kind of like there would be no deaths from medical malpractice if we didn't have doctors.

Yes, the car is a great convenience, but it is just that. If I had to, I could get almost everywhere I need to via my bicycle and public transportation. Yes, it would suck, but such is life. Of course, I bet I am one of the few Americans that actually rides a bicycle to get anywhere. Before I had my driver's license (i.e., before I was 16), I used to ride 5+ miles each way to my friend's house. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes depending on how hard I wanted to push it, but it isn't impossible.

Most people could live closer to work, but they do not want to because they could not buy as much house as they could if they lived closer. With me and my wife, we have the opposite situation. If we moved right by where she works, we could buy a huge house, but I would be further away from my client base. Granted, I could get my Virginia license and start a Virginia client base, but I am straying from the topic at hand.

With all that said, it isn't very hard to obey the traffic laws. I obey them to a pretty good extent. I stop at red lights and even stop at red lights before making a right turn. I stop at stop signs, and when I say stop, I mean my wheels have come to a complete stop and I have looked each way twice before going through the intersection. I don't tailgate often. I drive 5 mph over the speed limit on city streets and 8 mph over the limit on the interstate.

What "little" things can a person lose his license over that are not driving related in PA? I cannot think of any off the top of my head where a person can lose their license in Maryland except for driving related violations or being too old to drive.

As far as the difference between a right and a privilege, owning a house is not a right. Rights are things granted to the people through the Constitution (i.e., the Bill of Rights). Nowhere does the Constitution say that everybody has the Right to a house. Otherwise, the government would have to provide a house to everybody. The Constitution gives you the right to pursue the purchase of a house by working for the house.