tai4de2
Regular Member
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Dear Senators,
As I am sure you are aware, cars are used in many crimes in Washington State. In my opinion, our elected leaders are not doing enough to help keep us safe from the menace of the assault cars used in the majority of such crimes. In addition, it's time we had a frank and open discussion about whether such cars should have a legitimate role in our society.
To that end, I hope you would consider introducing legislation providing for the following.
Sincerely,
tai4de2
Dear Senators,
As I am sure you are aware, cars are used in many crimes in Washington State. In my opinion, our elected leaders are not doing enough to help keep us safe from the menace of the assault cars used in the majority of such crimes. In addition, it's time we had a frank and open discussion about whether such cars should have a legitimate role in our society.
To that end, I hope you would consider introducing legislation providing for the following.
- A ban in Washington on the manufacture, sale, or transfer of assault cars, defined as
- Any car that seats more than 3 occupants. Studies have shown that the vast majority of car crime is committed with cars that seat at least 4 people.
- Any car with an engine that produces more than 150 horsepower. No one needs that much power, and allowing citizens to possess it means they can easily elude law enforcement after committing car crimes.
- Any car with tinted windows. The menacing appearance of cars with this treatment fosters a culture of car crime.
- A provision to allow state law enforcement to enter private homes once per year to inspect assault cars possessed before the prohibitions took hold, to ensure that such cars are stored "properly." Considering the number of crimes committed involving cars, the state has a legitimate interest in ensuring that they do not fall into the hands of reckless teenagers, criminals, or the mentally ill, due to the negligence of assault car owners.
- Establishment of a new state agency to accept assault cars turned in by their owners for destruction. Eventually, this agency could be at the forefront of the confiscation efforts that would be a welcome, logical next step in combating the scourge of car violence.
Sincerely,
tai4de2