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**jonney38** · 06-29-2008, 05:27 PM

On the MT. seat belt use--the article obviously was not written in the style of an academic study, but is in the style of propaganda. It implies, but does not state directly, that seat belt use went up BECAUSE of speed limits were eliminated. I have my doubts that somehow people reasoned that, "Because gov't is now watching over me, I need to wear my seat belt." Do you know for a fact that there was no "Wear your seatbelt" promotion at the same time. Then, what about DUI enforcement. Was there any increase in DUI enforcement. I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, about 50% of accidents involve alcohol. So, half the accidents will be unaffected by "traffic flow" or made "safer" by driving faster. The thing is, my friend, in real academic research, you cannot change several variables at the same time and then be free to pick and choose the one you want to label as "cause" and "effect". Ya gotta be honest.

06-29-2008, 05:27 PM	#54
jonney38 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 40	Re: Study: 70 Mph Safe As 65 On the MT. seat belt use--the article obviously was not written in the style of an academic study, but is in the style of propaganda. It implies, but does not state directly, that seat belt use went up BECAUSE of speed limits were eliminated. I have my doubts that somehow people reasoned that, "Because gov't is now watching over me, I need to wear my seat belt." Do you know for a fact that there was no "Wear your seatbelt" promotion at the same time. Then, what about DUI enforcement. Was there any increase in DUI enforcement. I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, about 50% of accidents involve alcohol. So, half the accidents will be unaffected by "traffic flow" or made "safer" by driving faster. The thing is, my friend, in real academic research, you cannot change several variables at the same time and then be free to pick and choose the one you want to label as "cause" and "effect". Ya gotta be honest.