Actually, all Joe Public needs to do is learn a tiny little bit. They should be expected to (and held accountable for failing to) learn some simple safety rules.

A computer science degree or operator's license shouldn't be necessary. It isn't necessary to provide physical restraints so that Joe Public doesn't do other stupid things like put a metal fork in the microwave. When Joe does that, Joe is a dumbass, and should be treated accordingly. When Joe decides to drive down the toll highway without wearing a seatbelt, turning on his lights at night, or perhaps driving with his feet while sticking his head out of the window, it is hardly Ford's fault when something awful happens ;)

We are heading down a dangerous path with society's overprotective stance towards people making bad decisions. We're going to evolve our way to a species of drooling helmet-wearing imbeciles encased in a hamster globe at this rate... but at least we'll be safe.

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