Yup. Shit’s about to get real.

This should come as no surprise. If we believe that Government IS the problem, it makes sense to reduce NHTSA’s role and responsibilities.

You are correct. Congress delegates authority to the FDA and the IRS, but can you imagine if we had to wait for Congress to vote (and act) on food safety issues? I personally do NOT want any of my elected officials going all obstructionist on oh, say, airplane safety.

They are a part of the DOT - along with the FAA and several other agencies

Yes. But would it not be plausible to not convince you that you do not like a car that is not the Lancia Thesis? Because if it is, that would be my thesis.

Beware the “GM Nod” (you can substitute any large corporation for GM)