The Swedish need for security

Columnist Malin Siwe takes an ironic view of the plans to ban telephoning in cars in Sweden, saying they may as well ban all passengers in cars because any type of conversation, and screaming kids in particular, distracts and causes stress in many drivers. She adds: "They should just ban all traffic. Then there wouldn't be any more accidents, or environmental damage. Göran Petersson's goal of reducing petrol consumption by 40 percent by 2020 would be achieved in next to no time. The nation's health would reach an all-time high if everyone went round on bikes and grew their own food. Things would certainly be safer, but at the expense of freedom, diversity and flexibilty. He who always puts safety first destroys the very life he is trying to save."

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