Back when we rode horses, not too many riders killed. When the automobile came into vogue, accidents began. People screamed at the government to "do something". So, government began to license, regulate, require insurance, require seat belts, etc etc ad nauseum. Still today, these psycho drivers are out there looking for someone to run over.......

Again, I'll stand by my original post; every moment you are NOT in your car is a moment of peace and safety.