Ignorance Breeds Hate!
Ron Jeremy said:
There are too many stupid bumper standard laws in this country. They mean nothing. If you take a look at any 99 - 04 Mustangs that have had rear end or front end collisions, you will see that these plastic bumpers that stick out have fallen off the car. The current bumpers on the Mustangs are only plastic covers that fall off during a collision. They are there for purely show purposes and have no affect on protecting passengers during a front or rear end collision. There is a black metal bar going across the front and rear facia of the Mustang behind the bumpers. This black metal bar is what saves the life of the driver and the passengers during a front and rear end collision. The plastic bumper sticking out has nothing to do with the stupid socialist bumper standard laws that exist here in the United States.
Only someone from a socialist country like Sweden would be the only one to think about these stupid bumper standard laws for the new 2005 Mustang. I only have to say that I'm glad that Sweden is far far away from here. Keep the socialists away from here.
Sorry to Correct you further Ron, But...... There Are Reasons for, Not Only Bumper Height, But also for Crush Zones and Impact Absorption. Those Plastic Covers Are there Mainly for Styling Purposes, But they are also Deformable as compared to Solid Metal Bumpers which is why Our Government set these Standards. The US Government set these laws for multiple purposes way back in the early 70's (When You Were doing ****), Begining in 73 for the front of vehicles and for the rear in 74. You see these LAWS not only protect the occupants of the vehicle but also any Pedestrian that said vehicle might strike accidentaly. Which would you rather be Hit by, an Aluminum Baseball Bat or a Plastic Covered Foam Bat? The Point is Clearly Obvious, the Bumpers on Modern Cars are NOT there just for looks. Underneath those plastic covers there is usually a Foam or Egg Crate Rubber "Block" shaped to fit the contours of the Plastic Cover. Yes there are Metal Bumpers Behind These Elements in the event that the Crash does have enough force to injure the occupants of the vehicle, but the foam or rubber also absorb alot of energy from the crash as well as lessening the amount of injury to a pedestrian.
As for bumpar Height Regulations, they also are affected by more than one govening standard, the regulation of Height across the board makes every vehicle more likely to impact another vehicle at the same point so as to double the crash absorption, and localize the point of impact to the same area in font and rear Impacts. The height laws in Europe even go as far as considering how the height will affect pedestrians in an accident setting as well.
European regulations are Far More Stringent, that's the reason All European cars have folding or "Breakaway" mirrors, and as far as I know, the reason "Pop Up" headlights have been made illegal as well! I believe Ford of Europe is also at work trying to create an outside frontal airbag system to soften the impact in an accident involving a Pedestrian.
So to End this debate I suggest you do a Bit More research before spouting your Ignorance to the subject at hand, and any others, Mr. Jeremy!
Just Because you say it or believe it DOES NOT MAKE IT TRUE or FACT! I am an American Through and Through, Yes I Do Believe Our Government has Many Problems, and I do not agree with them on many levels, BUT I do not like to spread PROPOGANDA the way you seam to enjoy to!
I Have a Saying that I came up with and I believe it is called for in this instance, IGNORANCE BREEDS HATE! HATE BREEDS VIOLENCE! IGNORANT PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BREED!