I find it disturbing that our society has become/remained so consumer hyped.
Everything has to be brand new (and higher tech) or it has to go. I
personally don't understand why anyone has to have a new vehicle every one
or two years. I refuse to buy new vehicles. I will find a used one in good
shape w/ low mileage and have it checked out. Buying second hand gives me a
vehicle with experience (hopefully all bugs worked out). I also do not have
to pay some of the taxes associated with cars sold on a commercial lot. I
have had good luck so far after 30 years and keep each for about 10 years.
Okay I'm off the soap box. Thanks! Larry.
-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Murphy [mailto:solex67@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 11:38 AM
To: mallory@floorhockey.net; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: smog laws
I think our vendors would disagree... ;-)
Regardless of the transaction, it is not necessarily the procedure that
dictates the economy, but the demand. Supply and Demand dictate economies
(at least market-based ones).
The problem is that the smog laws are a means to manipulate supply. If our
older cars are unable to meet smog laws then they are essentially relegated
to becoming museum pieces. If it isn't legal to register one then the supply
has been removed.
I have already emailed my congressman at both State and Federal levels as
well as my federal Senators. I will vote against the measures and I will
vote for someone who protects my right to own a classic vehicle.
This is all I can do and I will do it.
Andrew Murphy
SoCalROC (Back home in the warmth of California)
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