Unfortunately, the “other” party is just as guilty when it comes to wanting to run your life. They want to tell you what you can say, how to spend your money (by taking it and spending it!) and that you cannot protect yourself from the government.

Don’t buy one. I won’t. But “effing the brand” for spiffing up a vehicle? Really? If I needed to replace our Tribeca, I’d sure as heck get the ST over the lesser models.

The co-developed transmission is a ten-speed, made for front engine, rear drive vehicles (Mustang and Camaro each have it, F150, etc.)

I certainly haven’t ignored the Flex ... my 2014 Limited Ecoboost with every single option sits in the garage as I type. Roomy and comfortable, tolerable fuel mileage, gets out of its own way, and I happen to love the “hearse-like” styling. Big ole’ station wagon.

Gee, it was an FAA certified airplane, not exactly a “hot rod” (it was a small and slow seaplane).

Funny, but you need an ID to buy a gun, one of those fundamental rights.

There was too much energy in Bianchi’s crash for a halo or shield to have helped much. He run under a multi-ton vehicle. The same is likely true for the crash that injured - and again ultimately caused the death of - María de Villota. These devises are to prevent road debris injuries (such as the errant suspension…

The drain covers were supposed to be secured pre-race, one was apparently missed.

And that E39 will likely have much better steering feel. Heck, I’ve found that a 1999 Camry has better steering feel than most new cars.