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To: bentway who wrote (267502)	1/8/2006 1:43:34 PM
From: neolib	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1572373

I actually asked the question in all seriousness. I got the expected rightwing comments. The truth of the matter is, Laura is in a unique, although painful position of addressing that issue on the national scene. Given the magnitude of auto deaths in the USA, it would seem as good a cause as any for a First Lady. Of course, Republicans have a long history of being opposed to increased auto safety, especially if accomplished via legislation, so I can understand her reticence. George would no doubt be pissed if she took on Detroit. Cut into lobbyist contributions a bit more than he'ed care to have happen no doubt. She does advocate against youth violence, but youth auto deaths are equally serious. Realistically it is probably too painful for her, or perhaps she feels that it would somehow taint the Bush image to take up such a cause. Got me.