I really think you're missing the military aspect of it Ron. The NHTSA does great work I'm sure, but, do they really take into account the military mindset? We really do live and work under rules and regulations most civilians cannot fathom. That, I believe, is why there is this need for focus groups. It's not to see how to enforce current laws or to see what additional protective measures the military can impose on its riders. It's to find a way to get into the mindset of these young men and figure out a ways that can be used to prevent them from becoming cheese spread on our highways.
I see where your fustration is coming from...wasted time and money, the military is doing too much. On the other hand if we didn't do this and the trend continues then others will be b--chin' we didn't do enough. We're almost caught in a lose-lose situation; no matter what we do someone's not going to like it. Frankly, tough s--t. I'm all about saving the lives of any man or woman that gets up every morning to ensure Americans have the freedoms they do and can sleep soundly.
My two cents. Ok, maybe a nickel by now.
