Well, dude – if you’re referring to the Bill of Rights, those are mostly limited to ‘fundamental rights’ which I’m sure, don’t include allowing some asshole to drive as fast as he wants whenever/wherever he wants. I see a flawed agrument here regardless. Nonetheless, I’ll try to answer what I think your question might be. Speed Limits are no longer federally mandated (having been so for a short time following the late ’70′s oil crisis; you’re probably too young to remember the gas lines and even/odd license plates days of filling your car as we had in Dallas during those times) and given to the states to set/enforce as they see fit. Each state handles the speed limit in different ways, just as each state has the right to govern gay marriages, death penalty, etc. State self-goverment is one of the strengths of this great nation – leaving the larger issues to the federal side. I really just think that you were attempting to be cerebral after reading Tony’s discussion on Congress’ role concerning the Constitution. Good luck in the future.
actually, this has been something I’ve been meaning to ask for quite some time.
Really? I’m curious then to the chain of events which led you to ponder the question. Tell all!
It is a safety regulation based on a desire to give all people the right to life. It is based upon population, not individual; placing interest of the people before individual reasons (whatever they may be). It is directed toward the ‘greater good’.
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Well, dude – if you’re referring to the Bill of Rights, those are mostly limited to ‘fundamental rights’ which I’m sure, don’t include allowing some asshole to drive as fast as he wants whenever/wherever he wants. I see a flawed agrument here regardless. Nonetheless, I’ll try to answer what I think your question might be. Speed Limits are no longer federally mandated (having been so for a short time following the late ’70′s oil crisis; you’re probably too young to remember the gas lines and even/odd license plates days of filling your car as we had in Dallas during those times) and given to the states to set/enforce as they see fit. Each state handles the speed limit in different ways, just as each state has the right to govern gay marriages, death penalty, etc. State self-goverment is one of the strengths of this great nation – leaving the larger issues to the federal side. I really just think that you were attempting to be cerebral after reading Tony’s discussion on Congress’ role concerning the Constitution. Good luck in the future.
actually, this has been something I’ve been meaning to ask for quite some time.
Really? I’m curious then to the chain of events which led you to ponder the question. Tell all!
It is a safety regulation based on a desire to give all people the right to life. It is based upon population, not individual; placing interest of the people before individual reasons (whatever they may be). It is directed toward the ‘greater good’.