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good deed »  October 12, 2008  Ford’s speed-restricting keys  I
read that Ford has come out with a new, separate key that
parents can give their children to limit a car’s top speed to 80
mph (10/7, A-10, “MyKey’ caps kids’ speed”). Why should this key
be given to kids only?  I believe Ford and other manufacturers
should justify making cars with top speeds of 120 mph. Is going
more than 80 mph for any driver really needed?  Perhaps these
speed-restricted keys could also be given to those convicted of
DUI , felons or general high-risk drivers. Insurance companies
could give discounts to car owners who have traded in their
regular key for the speed-restricted keys.  John Foitle Overland
Park    Speed limiters on all vehicles for all drivers. Cars,
75mph. Trucks, 60mph.  No exceptions, except cops and fireman.
Problem solved. Next?  Stifled Freedom  That's gonna have to be
one smart key.  Define "high risk driver". That is easy now, but
it will be per